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The Rambler (1750)

The Rambler (1750)

Johnson, Samuel

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PhilosophyArtistsLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1164343203
ISBN13: 9781164343202
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rambler is a collection of essays written by Samuel Johnson, first published in 1750. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including morality, literature, politics, and society. Johnson wrote under the pen name The Rambler and used a fictional character named Isaac Bickerstaff as the narrator of the essays. The essays in The Rambler are written in a formal and eloquent style, reflecting Johnson's background as a scholar and his interest in the English language. They often contain moral lessons and reflections on human nature, as well as critiques of contemporary society and culture.The book was a popular success when it was first published, and it remains an important work in the history of English literature. Johnson's essays have been praised for their wit, wisdom, and insight into the human condition. They offer a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of 18th-century Britain, and they continue to be studied and appreciated by readers today.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.

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