The Works

The Works

John Hawkins / Samuel Johnson

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781279758014
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This volume of 'The Works' of Samuel Johnson offers a comprehensive collection of his writings, accompanied by a biographical account and critical notes by John Hawkins. A cornerstone of 18th-century English literature, Johnson’s works encompass a wide array of genres, including essays, poetry, and critical analyses. This edition seeks to provide readers with a deep understanding of Johnson’s intellectual contributions and his profound influence on the literary landscape. Hawkins’ notes on Johnson’s life provide valuable insights into the man behind the works, offering a rich biographical context for appreciating Johnson’s writings. Students and scholars of English literature will find this volume an indispensable resource, offering a window into the mind of one of the most significant literary figures in history. 'The Works' remains a testament to Johnson’s enduring legacy and his profound impact on the development of English letters.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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