Johnson Club Papers By Various Hands (1899)

By Various Authors and Various

Book Overview

The Johnson Club Papers By Various Hands is a book published in 1899 that features a collection of essays and papers written by various authors. The book is named after the Johnson Club, a literary society founded in London in 1764, which was dedicated to the study and appreciation of the works of Samuel Johnson, a prominent 18th-century English writer, lexicographer, and critic.The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics related to Johnson's life and works, as well as other literary and historical subjects of interest to the members of the Johnson Club. Some of the essays focus on Johnson's own writings, such as his famous dictionary and his essays for The Rambler and The Idler. Other essays explore Johnson's relationships with his contemporaries, such as his friend and biographer James Boswell.In addition to the essays, the book also includes letters and other documents related to the Johnson Club and its activities. The authors of the essays and papers included in the book are themselves distinguished writers and scholars of the late 19th century, and their contributions provide valuable insights into the literary and intellectual culture of the time.Overall, The Johnson Club Papers By Various Hands is a fascinating and informative collection of essays and documents that offers a unique perspective on the life and works of Samuel Johnson, as well as the literary and intellectual culture of the late 19th century.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: 116390709X
• ISBN13: 9781163907092
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"