Macaulay's Life of Samuel Johnson

By Thomas Babington Macaulay and Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Macaulay's Life of Samuel Johnson is a biography of the famous English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, written by the renowned historian and essayist Thomas Babington Macaulay. The book covers Johnson's life from his birth in 1709 to his death in 1784, and provides a detailed look at his literary achievements, personal struggles, and contributions to English society.Macaulay's biography is notable for its vivid and engaging writing style, which brings Johnson's colorful personality and the world he inhabited to life. The book is also notable for its extensive use of primary sources, including Johnson's own writings and letters, as well as contemporary accounts from his friends and acquaintances.Throughout the book, Macaulay explores Johnson's many accomplishments, including his groundbreaking work on the Dictionary of the English Language, his influential literary criticism, and his contributions to the development of English prose. He also delves into Johnson's personal life, including his struggles with depression and his relationships with his friends and family.Overall, Macaulay's Life of Samuel Johnson is a fascinating and comprehensive look at one of the most important figures in English literary history, written by one of the most respected historians and writers of the 19th century.1918. Macaulay was a popular English essayist and historian of the nineteenth century. In this volume Macaulay writes a study of Johnson's remarkable life and commanding position in the history of English literature. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417931124
• ISBN13: 9781417931125
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"