A Bibliography of Samuel Johnson
"A Bibliography of Samuel Johnson" serves as an essential and authoritative guide to the expansive literary output of one of the most influential figures in English letters. Compiled by noted scholars William Prideaux Courtney and David Nichol Smith, this work provides a meticulous accounting of the publications of Dr. Samuel Johnson, the legendary lexicographer, critic, and essayist of the eighteenth century.
The bibliography meticulously details Johnson's diverse contributions to literature, ranging from his monumental "A Dictionary of the English Language" to his influential periodical essays in "The Rambler" and "The Idler." It also encompasses his poetry, such as "London" and "The Vanity of Human Wishes," his moral fable "Rasselas," and his groundbreaking biographical work, "Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets." Each entry offers valuable insight into the publication history, various editions, and the reception of Johnson's writings during and after his lifetime.
This scholarly resource is indispensable for researchers, bibliophiles, and students of 18th-century British literature. By chronicling the physical and intellectual legacy of Johnson's work, "A Bibliography of Samuel Johnson" illuminates the career of a man who defined an entire era of English prose and remains a cornerstone of literary studies.
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