Samuel Johnson And His World
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Margaret Lane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Samuel Johnson And His World chronicles the life and times of one of England's most influential literary figures, offering a vivid portrait of 18th-century London. Margaret Lane uncovers the complexities of Johnson's character, detailing his intellectual prowess, his struggles, and his profound impact on the English language and letters. The narrative presents a meticulously researched account, illustrating the social, cultural, and political landscape that shaped Johnson's monumental achievements, including his dictionary. It captures the essence of an era through the lens of its most celebrated lexicographer and critic, providing insights into the intellectual currents of the Enlightenment. This compelling biography offers readers a comprehensive understanding of Johnson's enduring legacy and the vibrant society he inhabited.
Author: Margaret Lane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Samuel Johnson And His World chronicles the life and times of one of England's most influential literary figures, offering a vivid portrait of 18th-century London. Margaret Lane uncovers the complexities of Johnson's character, detailing his intellectual prowess, his struggles, and his profound impact on the English language and letters. The narrative presents a meticulously researched account, illustrating the social, cultural, and political landscape that shaped Johnson's monumental achievements, including his dictionary. It captures the essence of an era through the lens of its most celebrated lexicographer and critic, providing insights into the intellectual currents of the Enlightenment. This compelling biography offers readers a comprehensive understanding of Johnson's enduring legacy and the vibrant society he inhabited.