Samuel Johnson: 60 books

The celebrated Dr. Johnson made a lasting contribution to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer and lexicographer. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Samuel Johnson, with numerous illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi...

23 works of Samuel Johnson English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer (1709-1784) This ebook presents a collection of 23 works of Samuel Johnson. A dynamic table of contents allows...

The Wit and Wisdom of Samuel Johnson This is the world’s best Samuel Johnson quotes collection, including the wittiest and most poignant words from the man known as one of the most quoted men in the English language (second only to Shakespeare). Plus, included is a short biography...

Shortlisted for the ABIA Award (Biography of the Year) 2015 A searingly honest memoir of family, cancer, love ... and unicycles by the founders of the Love your Sister charity, Connie and Samuel Johnson, that will inspire and they hope get people talking about boobs! Born a year apart,...

The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 10. by Samuel Johnson.

The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 11. by Samuel Johnson.

The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 6 by Samuel Johnson.

As a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson's contributions to English literature cannot be understated. His single greatest achievement is widely considered to be his "Dictionary of the English Language," which after nine years of research was...

Christmas Summary Classics This series contains summary of Classic books such as Emma, Arne, Arabian Nights, Pride and prejudice, Tower of London, Wealth of Nations etc. Each book is specially crafted after reading complete book in less than 30 pages. One who wants to get joy of book reading especially...

Book by Samuel Johnson, published in 1775. The Journey was the result of a three-month trip to Scotland that Johnson took with James Boswell in 1773. It contains Johnson's descriptions of the customs, religion, education, trade, and agriculture of a society that was new to him. The account in Boswell's...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.Table of ContentsThe Adventurer and Idler 1753-54; 1758-60A...

Samuel Johnson, born at Lichfield in the year 1709, on the 7th of September Old Style, 18th New Style, was sixty-eight years old when he agreed with the booksellers to write his “Lives of the English Poets.” “I am engaged,” he said, “to write little Lives, and little Prefaces, to a little...

This volume contains a generous selection from the essays Johnson published twice weekly as 'The Rambler' in the early 1750s. It was here that he first created the literary character and forged the distinctive prose style that established him as a public figure. Also included here is the best of Johnson's later journalism, including essays from the periodicals 'The Adventurer' and 'The Idler'.

Contents: 1. The Defense Of Poesy, by Sir Philip Sidney 2. On Shakespeare and On Bacon, by Ben Jonson 3. Of Agriculture, by Abraham Cowley 4. The Vision Of Mirza and Westminster Abbey, by Joseph Addison 5. The Spectator Club, by Sir Richard Steele 6. Hints Towards An Essay On Conversation, A Treatise...