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Samuel Johnson / W. Jackson Bate.

By:

Bate, W. Jackson

Publication details: New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich , c1977.Edition: 1st edDescription: xxii, 646 p., [9] leaves of plates : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

0151792607

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

92 JOH

LOC classification:

PR3533 .B334

Summary: In this biography - a work that won three of the most prestigious literary prizes this country offers - W. Jackson Bate delves deep into the character that formed Johnson's awesome intellect and fueled his prodigious output. The first great modern biography of Johnson, it confirms that his statements and judgments on literature, politics, religion, behavior - on all human experience - are as relevant in our age as when they were first uttered. This new edition brings a modern classic back into print and includes a new preface from the author.

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Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.	92 JOH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		065689

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Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 601-602.

In this biography - a work that won three of the most prestigious literary prizes this country offers - W. Jackson Bate delves deep into the character that formed Johnson's awesome intellect and fueled his prodigious output. The first great modern biography of Johnson, it confirms that his statements and judgments on literature, politics, religion, behavior - on all human experience - are as relevant in our age as when they were first uttered. This new edition brings a modern classic back into print and includes a new preface from the author.

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