Macaulay's Life of Johnson is a biographical work written by Thomas Babington Macaulay in 1909. The book is a detailed account of the life of Samuel Johnson, one of the most renowned literary figures of the 18th century. The author, Macaulay, was a prominent historian and politician of his time and his writing style is known for its clarity and precision. The book covers the major events in Johnson's life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and personal life. It also delves into his relationships with ...
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Macaulay's Life of Johnson is a biographical work written by Thomas Babington Macaulay in 1909. The book is a detailed account of the life of Samuel Johnson, one of the most renowned literary figures of the 18th century. The author, Macaulay, was a prominent historian and politician of his time and his writing style is known for its clarity and precision. The book covers the major events in Johnson's life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and personal life. It also delves into his relationships with other literary figures of his time, such as Oliver Goldsmith and Edmund Burke. Macaulay provides insights into Johnson's personality, his struggles with depression and physical ailments, and his views on religion and politics. The book is based on extensive research and draws from a variety of sources, including Johnson's own writings, letters, and diaries, as well as accounts from his contemporaries. Macaulay's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book enjoyable for both scholars and general readers interested in the life and times of Samuel Johnson. Overall, Macaulay's Life of Johnson is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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