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A Bibliography of the Works of Samuel Johnson: Treating His Published Works from the Beginning to 1984, Volume 1: 1731-1759
Contributor(s): Fleeman, J. D. (Compiled by)

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 ISBN: 0198122691     ISBN-13: 9780198122692
Publisher: Clarendon Press
OUR PRICE: $750.75  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2000
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Annotation: This bibliography by the distinguished Johnson scholar, the late J. D. Fleeman, records Johnson's literary output in chronological order and traces the development of his career and reputation as a professional writer. Detailed analysis of the works illustrates the practices of the 18th-century book trade, and identifies valuable and unjustly neglected editions. The bibliography also charts the course of Johnson's posthumous literary reputation with lists of new editions up to 1984, the bicentenary of his death.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Reference
- Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Dewey: 016.828
LCCN: 98-51336
Physical Information: 2.31" H x 6.41" W x 9.52" L (3.53 lbs) 1048 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - British Isles
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2000 pg. 192
Choice 01/01/2001 pg. 877
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2002 pg. 502
 
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Publisher Description:
This bibliography by the distinguished Johnson scholar, the late J. D. Fleeman, records Johnson's literary output in chronological order and traces the development of his career and reputation as a professional writer. Detailed analysis of the works illustrates the practices of the
18th-century book trade, and identifies valuable and unjustly neglected editions. The bibliography also charts the course of Johnson's posthumous literary reputation with lists of new editions up to 1984, the bicentenary of his death.
 
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