Samuel Johnson : the struggle
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528 pages : illustrations
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Ford Madox Ford declared Samuel Johnson "the most tragic of all our major literary figures." Blessed with a formidable intellect and a burning passion for ideas, Johnson also struggled throughout his life with mental instability and numerous physical defects. One of the most illustrious figures of the English literary tradition, Johnson made his fame as poet, essayist, critic, dictionary-maker, conversationalist, and all-around larger-than-life personality. His success was all the greater for the adversity he had to overcome in achieving it.Drawing on a lifetime of study of Johnson and his era, as well as a wide array of new archival materials, noted biographer Jeffrey Meyers tells the extraordinary story of one of the great geniuses of English letters. Johnson emerges in his portrait as a mass of contradictions: lazy and energetic, aggressive and tender, melancholy and witty, comforted yet tormented by religion. He was physically repulsive and slovenly in dress and habits, but his social ideas were progressive and humanehe strongly opposed slavery and the imperial exploitation of indigenous peoples. He gave generously to the poor and homeless, rescued prostitutes, and defended criminals whod been condemned to hang. But these charitable acts could not dispel the darkness that clouded his world: overwhelming guilt and fear of eternal damnation.
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Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography.
Authors, English -- 18th century.
Biographies.
Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century.
Intellectuals -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Intellectuals -- Great Britain.
Johnson, Samuel, -- 1709-1784.
Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Lexicographers.
Authors, English -- 18th century.
Biographies.
Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century.
Intellectuals -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Intellectuals -- Great Britain.
Johnson, Samuel, -- 1709-1784.
Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Lexicographers.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Meyers, J. (2008). Samuel Johnson: the struggle . Basic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meyers, Jeffrey. 2008. Samuel Johnson: The Struggle. Basic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meyers, Jeffrey. Samuel Johnson: The Struggle Basic, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Meyers, Jeffrey. Samuel Johnson: The Struggle Basic, 2008.
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