First published in 1960, "The Politics of Samuel Johnson" remains one of the most significant studies of Johnson ever written. Contrary to virtually all preceding studies of Johnson's life, politics, and art, Donald Greene declared that the popular image of Johnson--one that even pervaded academic circles--was a caricature, an amalgam of misconceptions, inaccuracies, and sometimes deliberate untruths drawn from the works of his well-intentioned friend Boswell and his detractor Macaulay."In the Introduction to the second edition, Greene reasserts--in light of three decades of Johnsonian...
First published in 1960, "The Politics of Samuel Johnson" remains one of the most significant studies of Johnson ever written. Contrary to virtually a...
The Christie catalogue of Samuel Johnson's library, published two months after his death, can possibly "claim the distinction of being the worst book catalogue ever produced." This book, while it does not claim to be complete, rearranges the list alphabetically, organizes it into categories, and provides bibliographical information on the entries.
The Christie catalogue of Samuel Johnson's library, published two months after his death, can possibly "claim the distinction of being the worst book ...
