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  • The History of Rasselas

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson is a philosophical novel that explores one of humanity's most enduring questions: how to achieve happiness in a world defined by uncertainty and desire. First published in 1759, this profound work blends narrative storytelling with moral and philosophical reflection, making it one of the most important texts of the Enlightenment era. ... Read more

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  • A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland by Edith Wharton is a reflective travel narrative that captures the author's observations of Scotland's rugged landscapes, remote communities, and cultural heritage. Blending keen description with personal insight, the work presents a vivid portrait of a region shaped by history, tradition, and natural beauty. In this account, Wharton recounts her ... Read more

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  • Irene

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    Irene by Samuel Johnson is a classical tragedy that explores the collision between personal virtue and political power in the final days of the Byzantine Empire. Written in the mid-18th century, the play reflects Johnson's deep moral concerns and his admiration for order, reason, and ethical governance, presented through a dramatic narrative set in a world of imperial ambition and cultural ... Read more

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  • Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    INCH KEITH I had desired to visit the Hebrides, or Western Islands of Scotland, so long, that I scarcely remember how the wish was originally excited; and was in the Autumn of the year 1773 induced to undertake the journey, by finding in Mr. Boswell a companion, whose acuteness would help my inquiry, and whose gaiety of conversation and civility of manners are sufficient to counteract the ... Read more

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  • The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume One

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    Series Book 1 - The Works of Samuel Johnson
    A brief essay on the life and genius of the prolific eighteenth-century English author, followed by a selection of his poetry, letters, and a novella.Under the pen name "Dr. Johnson," English writer Samuel Johnson was a biographer, essayist, lexicographer, literary critic, moralist, playwright, poet, and travel writer. The son of a bookseller, he made so many contributions to the English language ... Read more

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  • A Dictionary of the English Language: an Anthology

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, published in 1755, marked a milestone in a language in desperate need of standards. No English dictionary before it had devoted so much space to everyday words, been so thorough in its definitions, or illustrated usage by quoting from Shakespeare and other great writers. Johnson's was the dictionary used by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, Wordsworth and Coleridge, the ... Read more

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  • Rasselas

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    The story revolves around the character of Rasselas, the prince of Abyssinia (an ancient kingdom in what is now modern-day Ethiopia). Rasselas grows weary of his life of luxury and seclusion in the Happy Valley, a utopian place where he has been confined with other members of the royal family. Despite being surrounded by material comfort, Rasselas feels dissatisfied and longs for a deeper ... Read more

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  • Selected Essays

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    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'. ... Read more

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  • Works Of Samuel Johnson: Rasselas, Prince Of Abyssinia, A Grammar Of The English Tongue, Preface To Shakespeare, Lives Of The English Poets And More (Mobi Collected Works)

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    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 Grammar of the English TongueA Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland 1775Lives of the English ... Read more

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  • The Works of Samuel Johnson: Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons

    Enriched edition. Insightful Commentary and Historical Context

    by Samuel Johnson, Xavier Sutton ...
    Samuel Johnson's "The Works of Samuel Johnson: Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons" serves as a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates his profound engagement with the literary and socio-political landscape of 18th-century Britain. Through a rich tapestry of essays and critiques, Johnson employs a blend of wit and gravitas, crafting narratives that are both intellectually ... Read more

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  • Lives of the English Poets : Prior, Congreve, Blackmore, Pope

    Enriched edition. An In-Depth Exploration of Influential English Poets in the 18th Century

    by Samuel Johnson, Xavier Sutton ...
    In "Lives of the English Poets: Prior, Congreve, Blackmore, Pope," Samuel Johnson presents a critical exploration of the lives and works of four prominent poets from the early 18th century. This collection is marked by Johnson's characteristic blend of biographical narrative and literary criticism, offering insights into not only the poets' output but also the social and historical contexts that ... Read more

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  • The Selected Works of Samuel Johnson

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    When the works of a great writer, who has bequeathed to posterity a lasting legacy, are presented to the world, it is naturally expected that some account of his life should accompany the edition. The reader wishes to know as much as possible of the author. The circumstances that attended him, the features of his private character, his conversation, and the means by which he arose to eminence, ... Read more

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