The Table Talk Of Dr. Johnson: Comprising Opinions And Anecdotes Of Life And Literature, Men, Manners, And Morals (1825)

By Samuel Johnson and James Boswell

Book Overview

The Table Talk of Dr. Johnson is a book that compiles the opinions and anecdotes of life and literature, men, manners, and morals as spoken by Samuel Johnson. Johnson was a well-known English writer and critic who lived in the 18th century. The book is a collection of conversations that Johnson had with his friends and acquaintances, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, religion, literature, and society. The anecdotes and opinions presented in the book provide a unique insight into the mind of one of the most influential figures in English literature. The Table Talk of Dr. Johnson was first published in 1825, and has since become a classic work of English literature.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: 1104402157
• ISBN13: 9781104402150
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"