A Preface to Samuel Johnson |
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Author:
| Woodman, Thomas |
Series title: | Preface Bks. |
ISBN: | 978-0-582-08665-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 1994 |
Publisher: | Longman Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $23.95USD $19.16 |
Book Description:
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Presents a detailed biography and chronological survey of Johnson's work and then considers his religious and political attitudes and his place in intellectual history, demonstrating how he reformulated traditional ideas for a new world of science and commercialism. It provides a sketch of the 18th century literary schemes, discussing Johnson's extensive involvement in the literary life of his time, both as a professional writer and literary critic and it includes a detailed analysis...
More DescriptionPresents a detailed biography and chronological survey of Johnson's work and then considers his religious and political attitudes and his place in intellectual history, demonstrating how he reformulated traditional ideas for a new world of science and commercialism. It provides a sketch of the 18th century literary schemes, discussing Johnson's extensive involvement in the literary life of his time, both as a professional writer and literary critic and it includes a detailed analysis of representatives passages and concludes with a reference section of biographies of significant figures in his life and work, places to visit and further reading.