Motto, Context, Essay: The Classical Background of Samuel Johnson's Rambler and Adventurer EssaysA helpful reference guide to the mottoes of Samuel Johnson's Rambler and Adventurer periodical essays. The author provides the context for each motto Johnson selected and relates the context to the content of the essay to which the motto is affixed. Provides a unique insight into Johnson's way of thinking as as essayist in a specific and detailed fashion. An invaluable aid to students and scholars of Johnson and 18th-century studies in general. |
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... tion " of sand and ashes " was facilitating and prolong- ing the enjoyment of sight , " and " enlarging the ave- nues of science . " The conclusion is that " Every man ought to endeavor at eminence , not by pulling others down , but by ...
... tion " of sand and ashes " was facilitating and prolong- ing the enjoyment of sight , " and " enlarging the ave- nues of science . " The conclusion is that " Every man ought to endeavor at eminence , not by pulling others down , but by ...
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... tion not to the task of the man who aims to write a poem , Milton , but to the one who dares to criticize it , Johnson . He shifts the perspective of the quota- tion from creator to critic . He intends to examine a poem recognized by ...
... tion not to the task of the man who aims to write a poem , Milton , but to the one who dares to criticize it , Johnson . He shifts the perspective of the quota- tion from creator to critic . He intends to examine a poem recognized by ...
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... tion . To him the age of generals and of merchants has given way to the age of scribblers . There is " an epi- demical conspiracy for the destruction of paper " to which numerous men and women alike are parties . Johnson has shown ...
... tion . To him the age of generals and of merchants has given way to the age of scribblers . There is " an epi- demical conspiracy for the destruction of paper " to which numerous men and women alike are parties . Johnson has shown ...
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