The Samuel Johnson Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Pat Rogers (Author)

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Hardcover: 520 pages
Publisher: Greenwood (May 30 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0313294119
ISBN-13: 978-0313294112
Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 839 g

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Rogers, a prolific scholar, particularly on topics of Johnson's era, has gathered here for the first time "all the essential facts" about Sam Johnson in one reference volume. Her work includes facts, interpretation, opinions, and such Johnson quips as "I am willing to love all mankind, except an American." There is detailed information on subjects like Johnson's health and the mutual dislike between Johnson and David Hume. The book abounds with bibliographic and cross references and has an excellent index. Even though Johnson is not studied as much as he once was, this is an essential purchase for larger libraries supporting advanced English literature programs. Other library programs should also consider spending on this scholarly, entertaining, and browsable book.?Peter A. Dollard, Alma Coll. Lib., Mich.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Attempting to bring together into one place the important details of Samuel Johnson's life, Rogers includes entries on Johnson's works, his compulsive behavior (e.g., his love of tea and mysterious use of orange peel), his friends and acquaintances, notable people of his time, and his cat Hodge. For lovers of Johnson and readers just discovering him this is an enjoyable reference work, well prepared and clearly written.... [A] worth addition to most academic library collections."-Choice

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5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE!, Dec 10 2002

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This work gathers in one convenient volume a wealth of information from many sources. Anyone reading the works of Samuel Johnson or James Boswell, or reading about Samuel Johnson or James Boswell, will find it immensely useful and endlessly browseable. It is expensive; but I cannot recommend it too highly for anyone who loves the study of Samuel Johnson and his world. I believe there is no other comparable reference work on this subject.

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