The Works of Samuel Johnson: Volume V, Volumen5BoD – Books on Demand, 2018 M05 23 - 392 páginas Reproduction of the original: The Works of Samuel Johnson by Samuel Johnson |
Contenido
MISCELLANEOUS PIECES | 4 |
Preface to the English dictionary | 21 |
Advertisement to the fourth edition of the English dictionary | 42 |
Proposals for printing the works of Shakespeare | 87 |
General observations on the plays of Shakespeare | 126 |
Account of the Harleian library | 147 |
Essay on the importance of small tracts | 161 |
Preface to the Preceptor containing a general plan of education | 185 |
to the translation of father Lobos voyage to Abyssinia | 203 |
Letter to the Rev Mr Douglas occasioned by his vindication of Milton | 216 |
Account of an attempt to ascertain the longitude | 237 |
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D.: With an Essay on His Life and Genius Sin vista previa disponible - 2019 |
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