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Samuel Johnson
Hardcover
Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025965239
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Samuel Johnson by Leslie Stephen is a masterful exploration of the life and legacy of one of the most commanding figures in English literary history. Leslie Stephen, a renowned critic and historian, provides a sophisticated yet accessible account of Johnson's path from a struggling scholar to the celebrated Great Cham of Literature. This biography examines the profound depth of Johnson's character, his unwavering moral integrity, and the intellectual rigor that defined his career.
The narrative covers the breadth of Johnson's significant works, from the Herculean effort of compiling his Dictionary of the English Language to the philosophical depths of Rasselas and the critical mastery of Lives of the Poets. Stephen also illuminates the social world of 18th-century London, offering a window into the famous Literary Club and Johnson's enduring influence on his contemporaries.
Written with clarity and deep literary insight, Samuel Johnson serves as both a compelling introduction to the man and a valuable contribution to the study of the Enlightenment. It remains a foundational text for understanding the evolution of English letters and the indomitable spirit of its subject.
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