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Clinton W Lucas
Macaulay's Life of Samuel Johnson is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and…
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Samuel Butler
"A First Year in Canterbury Settlement" is a journey narrative written by Samuel Butler, recounting his evaluations at some point of his first year in the Canterbury area of New…
"The Fair Haven" by Samuel Butler is a completely unique and satirical paintings that delves into non secular and theological themes, offered in the form of a dialogue. Published anonymously…
In a world where tradition and expectations reign supreme, Ernest's journey of self-discovery and rebellion challenges the very foundations of society.
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Embark on a journey into Samuel Butler's satirical masterpiece, Erewhon; or, Over the Range. In this whimsical and thought-provoking novel, Butler
explores the boundaries of conventional wisdom, taking readers to…
This definitive edition, the first since 1974, presents all the poetry of Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), including his play, Irene, with detailed wide-ranging commentary. It has been expertly edited with attention…
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Samuel Johnson
Revealing, soul-stirring, tender - a beautiful collection of letters about love from some of Australia's most interesting grown-ups. Edited by Samuel Johnson, with every sale contributing to Love Your Sister's…
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An examination of the importance of paper in the work of Soviet artist, designer, and architect El Lissitzky.
Russian artist El Lissitzky's work spans painting, photography, theatrical and exhibition design…
Samuel Johnson, Samuel Longfellow
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Samuel Halifax
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Homer
"The Iliad," an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, stands as a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for centuries. Composed around the 8th century BCE, this…
"The Iliad," an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, stands as a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for centuries. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, this…
The Iliad, attributed to Homer, is an ancient Greek epic poem set during the Trojan War. It revolves around the anger of the Greek hero Achilles, who withdraws from battle…
The Odyssey was originally composed in Homeric Greek around the 8th or 7th century BC and, by the mid-6th century BC, had become part of the Greek literary canon. In…
Samuel C Johnson
Unlock the secrets to a fuller, healthier and more confident you with 'Hairloss Guide for Men' by Samuel C. Johnson. This revolutionary guide unveils holistic strategies and exclusive natural remedies…
John Connolly
Three funny, scary adventures of a small boy with a dachshund, demons, science - and footnotes - in one volume.
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The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity…
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Homer’s two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad and The Odyssey, tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C. This…
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Leslie Stephen
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Meynell Alice Christiana Thompson
First published in 1878, this biography by Sir Leslie Stephen explores the life of Samuel Johnson (1709-84), the English poet and lexicographer. Discussing his childhood, his career as a writer…
First published in 1878, this biography explores the life of Samuel Johnson (1709-84), the English poet and lexicographer.
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Sir Leslie Stephen
Sir Sydney Castle Roberts
This book explores contemporary anxieties over language and genre in Johnson’s literature.
Liz Bellamy
Suggests that Johnson’s works need to be appreciated in the context of contemporary debates over the role and status of literature within a rapidly developing and expanding culture. They manifest…
First published in 1940, Johnson without Boswell is a biography of Samuel Johnson pieced together using fragments from those who knew him well, and who set down what they knew.
Henry Festing Jones
Reproduction of the original: The Samuel Butler Collection by Henry Festing Jones
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
Fra Elbert Hubbard
THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: English Authors, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN…
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
Thomas Babington Macaulay
The Life of Samuel Johnson is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and…
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1825 Original Publisher: H. C. Carey
