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London: And The Vanity of Human Wishes
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ISBN13: 9781019540978
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In this famous poem, the great English writer Samuel Johnson reflects on the fleeting nature of human desires and achievements. Using the city of London as a backdrop, Johnson evokes the universal themes of mortality, loss, and the search for meaning. This beautiful and thought-provoking work is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and philosophy.
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