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Title: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06
Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons

Note: Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger, Jonathan Ingram, Tom Allen
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06" by Samuel Johnson is a collection of critical essays, reviews, and political tracts written in the early 19th century. This volume features Johnson's extensive commentary on a range of subjects including literature, historical accounts, and political observations, showcasing his literary prowess and insightful critiques of contemporary works and figures. The opening of this volume serves as an introduction to the reviews contained within, outlining the various topics that Johnson addresses. He begins with a letter discussing the inadequacies of travelers' accounts of China, emphasizing the contrast between expectations and realities. Following this, he delves into specific critiques of memoirs and historical works, such as those about the Duchess of Marlborough and Sir Isaac Newton’s letters, discussing the reliability of personal narratives and the nature of historical truth. The beginning thus establishes a framework for the analytical depth Johnson brings to each review, blending personal insight with broader cultural commentary, setting the tone for the intellectual journey within the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784

EBook No.: 10350

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 196

Language: English

Subject: English essays -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06
Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons

Note: Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger, Jonathan Ingram, Tom Allen
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06" by Samuel Johnson is a collection of critical essays, reviews, and political tracts written in the early 19th century. This volume features Johnson's extensive commentary on a range of subjects including literature, historical accounts, and political observations, showcasing his literary prowess and insightful critiques of contemporary works and figures. The opening of this volume serves as an introduction to the reviews contained within, outlining the various topics that Johnson addresses. He begins with a letter discussing the inadequacies of travelers' accounts of China, emphasizing the contrast between expectations and realities. Following this, he delves into specific critiques of memoirs and historical works, such as those about the Duchess of Marlborough and Sir Isaac Newton’s letters, discussing the reliability of personal narratives and the nature of historical truth. The beginning thus establishes a framework for the analytical depth Johnson brings to each review, blending personal insight with broader cultural commentary, setting the tone for the intellectual journey within the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784

EBook No.: 10350

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 196

Language: English

Subject: English essays -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.