Johnson Prose Poetry, with Boswell's Character, Macaulay's Life and Raleigh's Essay (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – January 15, 2018

A sharp, smartly arranged tour through Samuel Johnson’s world.This edition gathers Johnson’s prose and poetry, paired with critical voices, to illuminate the man and his work with clarity and context.The book presents a thoughtful selection of Johnson’s writing, framed by an introduction that explains the editor’s approach. It also includes Macaulay’s Life in full, printed without notes, and representative material from Raleigh’s essay, giving readers a vivid sense of Johnson’s era and influence. Annotated and unannotated passages help readers see how Johnson’s ideas connect across his verse, essays, and biographical writings.Read Johnson’s celebrated poems and key prose alongside critical takes that explain their place in literary history.See how the editor threads context, criticism, and Johnson’s own voice into a single, accessible volume.Discover insights into how later readers and biographers viewed Johnson, from Macaulay to Raleigh, with careful, non-spoilered commentary.Explore a practical path into Johnson’s major works, including notes that illuminate the poetry and the lives surrounding it.Ideal for readers of 18th‑century literature, Johnson scholars, and anyone seeking a clear entry point into a rich, influential voice. Read more