The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06 / Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons

Name: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Eleven Volumes, Volume 06 / Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons
Author: Samuel Johnson

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A collected volume of critical reviews, political tracts, and biographical sketches that surveys recent publications and public affairs. It offers close readings of histories, literary and scientific works, and correspondence, and includes an extended critique of contemporary habits such as tea consumption and their social and medical consequences. Political pieces discuss treaties, military and fiscal questions, and public administration. Short lives present concise biographies and critical estimates of prominent men. Throughout, essays combine literary judgment with moral and civic reflection rather than sustained narrative.

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Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was an influential English writer and lexicographer, best known for his comprehensive dictionary, "A Dictionary of the English Language," which laid the groundwork for modern lexicography. His literary contributions span various genres, including poetry, essays, and biography. Johnson's works often reflect his keen insight into human nature and society, as seen in his notable titles such as "A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland" and "Lives of the English Poets." He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time, engaging with contemporaries like James Boswell, whose biography of Johnson remains a classic. His legacy endures in the realms of literature and language.