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Chargement... The Yale Edition of the Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. I: Diaries, Prayers and Annalspar Samuel Johnson
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"Although Samuel Johnson is recognized as the central English literary figure of the second half of the 18th century, and the period is often referred to as "The Age of Johnson," no consequential edition of his works has appeared since 1825, and no edition at any time has exercised the care in presenting the complete and accurate text of his works that modern readers require. Now, Yale University is sponsoring a new edition of the works of Samuel Johnson, to include writings identified as his during the last twenty-five years and not printed in any previous collection of his works."-- Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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“Selected Essays from the Rambler, Adventurer and Idler” is a sampling of Johnson essays edited by noted Johnson biographer W. Jackson Bate. Johnson’s writing is straightforward and unpretentious.
Johnson knew that it was easier to give good advice than to take it. Taking advantage of Johnson’s experience and keen observation of life wants some practice in that type of exercise, as well as a will honestly to identify and admit of illusions and discard them, as Johnson clearly and remarkably succeeded in doing for himself.
Recommended to those with some such practice and will, and to anyone who might enjoy the company of a penetrating mind at work.
Otherwise, take my advice and pass on these essays.
James Boswell’s “Life of Samuel Johnson” is a most enjoyable biography, while Bate’s “Samuel Johnson” is more authoritative and balanced.
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