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Originally published by Cambridge in 1947, the manuscript upon which this volume is based lay dormant between the time of its creation and 1854, when it was discovered in an office of the Supreme Court in New South Wales. Whilst it is a concise account, written by the little-known Irish clergyman Thomas Campbell (1733 1795), it is notable for its frank description of encounters with Samuel Johnson. Campbell is unsparing in relating the crass aspects of Johnson's behaviour, such as his temperamentality and use of bad language, along with his manifold qualities. The text is consummately edited...

Originally published in 1957, as part of the English Literature for Schools series, this book contains two short pieces taken from Isaak Walton's Lives. His biographies of John Donne and George Herbert are presented in full, with modernised spelling for the younger reader. A short introduction and editorial notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Donne, Herbert and the writings of Walton.

Originally published in 1929, this book contains an analysis of biography writing based on six lectures delivered at Trinity College, Cambridge, in May 1928. Maurois does not go into the history of biography writing, but focuses instead on biography as a means of expression and art as well as science. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biography writing or in non-fiction writing more generally.

Originally published in 1933, this book presents an English translation of the French aristocrat Francois de La Rochefoucauld's travel memoir, Melanges sur l'Angleterre. The text provides a detailed account of English manners and customs, together with a record of two journeys through Suffolk and Norfolk undertaken by La Rochefoucauld during 1784. An editorial introduction, comprehensive textual notes and illustrative figures are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in travel writing and the history of East Anglia.

Originally published in 1923, this book presents the complete text of James Boswell's 1768 work, The Journal of a Tour to Corsica. An editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Corsica, travel writing and the works of Boswell.

First published in 1925, this book presents a well-known collection of anecdotes by Samuel Johnson.