Essays From The Rambler And The Idler - Samuel Johnson - Bog

Essays From The Rambler And The Idler: With Passages From The Lives Of The Poets, Prayers And Meditations, And Other Writings is a book by Samuel Johnson. It was originally published in 1901 and contains a collection of essays, passages from Johnson's biographical work The Lives of the Poets, prayers, meditations, and other writings. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of writing. The essays are drawn from two of Johnson's most famous works, The Rambler and The Idler, which were both published in the mid-18th century. These essays cover a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, and society. The passages from The Lives of the Poets provide insight into the lives and works of some of the most famous poets of Johnson's time, including John Milton and Alexander Pope. The prayers and meditations offer a glimpse into Johnson's personal beliefs and values, while the other writings provide additional context and background information on Johnson's life and work. Overall, Essays From The Rambler And The Idler is a comprehensive collection of Johnson's writing that offers readers a unique perspective on the literary and cultural landscape of his time.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.