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Samuel Johnson in Historical Context

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In one of the more sudden shifts of perspective, and hotly contested controversies of recent historical and literary scholarship, the view of Johnson has been fundamentally changed. This volume offers the richest account of what has been achieved, and points to the new directions in which scholarship is developing. It is essential reading for all concerned with 18th-century studies.

Language: English

Pages: 332

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: February 23, 2002

ISBN: 0333804473

ISBN 13: 9780333804476

Samuel Johnson in Historical Context

4.5/5 ( ratings)

In one of the more sudden shifts of perspective, and hotly contested controversies of recent historical and literary scholarship, the view of Johnson has been fundamentally changed. This volume offers the richest account of what has been achieved, and points to the new directions in which scholarship is developing. It is essential reading for all concerned with 18th-century studies.

Language: English

Pages: 332

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: February 23, 2002

ISBN: 0333804473

ISBN 13: 9780333804476

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