Doctor Johnson - Macaulay, James
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Doctor Johnson: His Life, Works And Table Talk is a book written by James Macaulay and published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive biography of Samuel Johnson, one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century. Macaulay explores Johnson's life, his works, and his famous conversations, known as ""table talk"". The book begins with a detailed account of Johnson's early life, his education, and his struggles with poverty. Macaulay then delves into Johnson's literary career, including his famous dictionary, his essays, and his works of fiction. He also discusses Johnson's…mehr

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Doctor Johnson: His Life, Works And Table Talk is a book written by James Macaulay and published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive biography of Samuel Johnson, one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century. Macaulay explores Johnson's life, his works, and his famous conversations, known as ""table talk"". The book begins with a detailed account of Johnson's early life, his education, and his struggles with poverty. Macaulay then delves into Johnson's literary career, including his famous dictionary, his essays, and his works of fiction. He also discusses Johnson's relationships with other literary figures of his time, including Boswell, Goldsmith, and Garrick. The book's most unique feature is its exploration of Johnson's table talk. Johnson was known for his wit and wisdom, and his conversations were often recorded by his friends and acquaintances. Macaulay includes many of these conversations in the book, providing insight into Johnson's personality and his views on a wide range of subjects. Overall, Doctor Johnson: His Life, Works And Table Talk is a fascinating look at one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century. Macaulay's writing is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Johnson or the literary culture of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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