Famous Reviews

By Reginald Brimley Johnson

Book Overview

Famous Reviews is a book written by R. Brimley Johnson, which compiles a selection of reviews written by Samuel Johnson, one of the most prominent literary critics of the 18th century. The book includes reviews of works by famous authors such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Alexander Pope, as well as lesser-known writers of the time. Johnson's reviews are known for their wit, insight, and often controversial opinions, making them a fascinating read for anyone interested in literary criticism and the history of literature. The book also includes an introduction by R. Brimley Johnson, providing context and background information on Johnson's life and work. Overall, Famous Reviews is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of literary criticism.Though the world saw and heard little of Madame D'Arblay during the last forty years of her life, and though that little did not add to her fame, there were thousands, we believe, who felt a singular emotion when they learned that she was no longer among us. The news of her death carried the minds of men back at one leap, clear over two generations, to the time when her first literary triumphs were won. All those whom we have been accustomed to revere as intellectual patriarchs, seemed children when compared with her; for Burke had sate up all night to read her writings, and Johnson had pronounced her superior to Fielding, when Rogers was still a schoolboy, and Southey still in petticoats.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419119176
• ISBN13: 9781419119170
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"