Samuel Johnson (1878)

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

""Samuel Johnson"" is a biography of the renowned English writer and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson, written by Thomas Babington Macaulay and originally published in 1878. The book chronicles Johnson's life from his birth in 1709 to his death in 1784, exploring his upbringing, education, literary achievements, and personal struggles. Macaulay's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of Johnson's life, his wit and humor, and his ability to capture the essence of Johnson's personality. The book also includes a section on Johnson's famous dictionary, which was published in 1755 and is considered one of the most important works of English literature. Overall, ""Samuel Johnson"" is a detailed and engaging biography that provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of England's most celebrated writers.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: 1437050204
• ISBN13: 9781437050202
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"