Deformities of Samuel Johnson - Softcover

Callender, James Thomson; Congleton, J E (James Edmund); Kolb, Gwin J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1023264013 ISBN 13: 9781023264013

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Delve into the complexities of a literary giant with "Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from his Works." This fascinating collection offers a unique perspective on the celebrated 18th-century figure, Samuel Johnson, through a critical lens. Anonymously compiled, these essays provide a rich source of biographical criticism, dissecting Johnson's own writings to reveal perceived imperfections and peculiarities.

Explore the nuances of Johnson's work as viewed by his contemporaries and near contemporaries. This volume presents carefully selected excerpts intended to analyze and interpret the strengths and weaknesses within Johnson's vast literary output. Ideal for those interested in literary criticism, Johnsonian studies, and 18th-century literature, this book provides an engaging exploration into the man behind the enduring words.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023264013
• ISBN 13: 9781023264013
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 78