{"product_id":"samuel-johnson-the-major-works-paperback","title":"Samuel Johnson: The Major Works - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDonald Greene\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamuel Johnson's literary reputation rests on such a varied output that he defies easy description: poet, critic, lexicographer, travel writer, essayist, editor, and, thanks to his good friend Boswell, the subject of one of the most famous English biographies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume celebrates Johnson's astonishing talent by selecting widely across the full range of his work. It includes \"London\" and \"The Vanity of Human Wishes\" among other poems, and many of his essays for the \u003cem\u003eRambler\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIdler\u003c\/em\u003e. The prefaces to his edition of Shakespeare and his famous Dictionary, together with samples from the texts, are given, as well as selections from \u003cem\u003eA Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eLives of the Poets\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRasselas\u003c\/em\u003e in its entirety. There is also a substantial representation of lesser-known prose, and of his poetry, letters, and journals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition represents the single most comprehensive anthology of Johnson's works. With a new, modern package this is an invaluble classic to add to your collection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor over 100 years \u003cstrong\u003eOxford World's Classics \u003c\/strong\u003ehas made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 880\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45338795573350,"sku":"9780199538331","price":24.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RjM3VHhCemdpMGxUTEVtaGtGT29XUT09.webp?v=1774644576","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/samuel-johnson-the-major-works-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}