Fresh Reflections on Samuel Johnson: Essays in CriticismPrem Nath This volume of criticism seeks to refresh discussion of Samuel Johnson. |
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... discussion of pastoral poetry , and the tone of Johnson's remarks in these two essays is by no means entirely negative . The pastoral , John- son states , " is generally pleasing , because it entertains the mind with representations of ...
... discussion of pastoral poetry , and the tone of Johnson's remarks in these two essays is by no means entirely negative . The pastoral , John- son states , " is generally pleasing , because it entertains the mind with representations of ...
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... discussion of the advantages of writing essays - one can avoid " long trains of consequence , " the exhausting " perusal of antiquated volumes , " and " great accumulations of preparatory knowledge ” —seems to support that suggestion ...
... discussion of the advantages of writing essays - one can avoid " long trains of consequence , " the exhausting " perusal of antiquated volumes , " and " great accumulations of preparatory knowledge ” —seems to support that suggestion ...
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... discussion of Johnson's household , see Larsen . Little really is known about Johnson's marriage , especially in the early days ; Bate ( 143-53 ) admirably discusses the facts . When asked if he ever " disputed with his wife ...
... discussion of Johnson's household , see Larsen . Little really is known about Johnson's marriage , especially in the early days ; Bate ( 143-53 ) admirably discusses the facts . When asked if he ever " disputed with his wife ...
Contents
Johnson and Critical Expectation | 13 |
Samuel Johnsons Ambivalent View of Classical Pastoral | 31 |
Johnsons Historical Reviews | 63 |
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