Synopses & Reviews
A unique introduction and guide to the works and life of one of the key figures in English literary history.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-259) and index.
Table of Contents
List of illustrations; Notes on contributors; Chronology; List of short titles and abbreviations; Introduction Greg Clingham; 1. Extraordinarily ordinary: the life of Samuel Johnson Philip Davis; 2. Johnson and the arts of conversation Catherine N. Parke; 3. Johnsonâs poetry Howard D. Weinbrot; 4. Johnson, the essay and The Rambler Paul J. Korshin; 5. Johnson and the condition of women Eithne Henson; 6. Johnsonâs dictionary Robert De Maria Jr; 7. Johnsonâs politics Robert Folkenflik; 8. Johnson and imperialism Clement Hawes; 9. The skepticism of Johnsonâs Rasselas Fred Parker; 10. Shakespeare: Johnsonâs poet of nature Philip Smallwood; 11. Life and literature in Johnsonâs Lives of the Poets Greg Clingham; 12. Johnsonâs Christian thought Michael Suarez, S. J. ; 13. âFrom China to Peruâ: Johnson in the traveled world John Wiltshire; 14. âLetters about Nothingâ: Johnson and epistolary writing Tom Keymer; 15. Johnsonâs critical reception Steven Lynn; Further reading; Index.