Samuel Johnson / John Wain
1974, First Edition. London : Macmillan. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #433660
ISBN: 0333132009
Physical description; 388 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Part I: In the midlands -- 'A poor diseased infant' -- Mentors -- 'Ah, sir, I was mad and violent' -- From Wolstan to Werburgh -- Time of decision -- Part II: Grub Street -- At St. John's gate -- 'The firend of goodness' -- Stalemate -- Part III: The dictionary years -- Crossing the bar -- The tragic muse -- Diversions of a lexicographer -- Alone -- 'I now begin to see land' -- Word-hoard -- Part IV: 'True, evident and actual wisdom -- 'Toil, envy, want ... ' -- A death; and a journey in the mind -- The machine stops -- 'You dogs, I'll have a frisk with you' -- 'Who's for Poonsh?' -- Part V: Turtle and Burgundy -- Effort and collapse -- The two families -- 'The great republic of human nature' -- The padlock -- Old acquaintance -- A hundred days in a strange land -- 'The thoughts of one who has seen but little' -- Countries of the mind -- Alone again -- Part VI: An honourable peace -- 'I shall not trouble you long' -- Afterwards. Subjects; Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784. Johnson Samuel. Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784 Biography. Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784 Criticism and interpretation. 1700-1799. Authors, English 18th century ; Biography. Lexicographers Great Britain ; Biography. Critics Great Britain ; Biography. Authors, English. Critics. Lexicographers.
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