Aspects of Doctor Johnson - E. S. Roscoe

Aspects of Doctor Johnson

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
158 Seiten
2016
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-316-50961-6 (ISBN)
26,15 inkl. MwSt
Originally published in 1928, this book presents studies regarding the life and character of Samuel Johnson, aimed to 'assist in a larger appreciation of his remarkable personality'. The text is divided into three main sections: the first focuses on Johnson's character; the second offers comparisons with other key figures; the third discusses journeys taken by Johnson.
Originally published in 1928, this book presents a series of studies regarding the life and character of Samuel Johnson, aimed to 'assist in a larger appreciation of his remarkable personality'. The text is divided into three main sections: the first focuses on Johnson's character; the second offers comparisons with other key figures; the third discusses journeys taken by Johnson. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Samuel Johnson and his contemporaries.

Prefatory note; Part I. Johnson's Character: 1. The art of living; 2. Johnson and the law; 3. Johnson's religion; Part II. Some Comparisons: 4. Johnson and Windham; 5. Johnson and Selden; 6. Johnson and Anatole France; 7. Johnson and Wordsworth in the Highlands; Part III. Johnson out of Town: 8. The trip to Harwich; 9. In the country; Index.

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort Cambridge
Sprache englisch
Maße 127 x 204 mm
Gewicht 200 g
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Anglistik / Amerikanistik
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Literaturgeschichte
ISBN-10 1-316-50961-3 / 1316509613
ISBN-13 978-1-316-50961-6 / 9781316509616
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