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" WORKS OF SAMUEL JOHNSON - Lives of the Poets " This volume is the second of two in The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. , published by Harper & Brothers in 1851 as part of the Third Complete American Edition. Edited with an essay on Johnson’s life and genius by Arthur Murphy, this richly comprehensive collection presents Johnson’s major contributions across literary biography, political commentary, philology, and travel literature. As one of the towering figures of 18th-century English letters, Johnson’s essays, critiques, and philosophical musings are not only central to English literature but also offer deep insights into Enlightenment thinking. Summary: The second volume opens with Lives of the Poets , Johnson’s celebrated series of critical biographies of English poets. This is followed by sections on Lives of Eminent Persons , where historical figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Father Paul Sarpi are profiled. The Political Tracts reflect Johnson’s involvement in pressing matters of his time, from reflections on the American Revolution to essays on monarchy and liberty. The Philological Tracts include foundational texts like his preface to the English Dictionary and critical essays on Shakespeare. The volume concludes with reviews, miscellaneous essays, and Johnson’s travel narrative Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland , showcasing his observational wit and cultural reflections. Pages: 700 Size: 10" x 6" x 2" LIVES OF THE POETS: Cowley Denham Milton Butler Rochester Roscommon Otway Waller Pomfret Dorset Stepney Philips Walsh Dryden Smith King Sprat Halifax Parnell Garth Rowe Addison Hughes Sheffield Prior Congreve Blackmore Fenton Gay Granville Yalden Tickell Hammond Savage Swift Broome Pitt Thomson Watts A. Philips West Collins Dyer Shenstone Young Mallet Akenside Gray Lyttelton LIVES OF EMINENT PERSONS: Father Paul Sarpi Boerhaave Blake BIOGRAPHICAL ADDITIONS: Sir Francis Drake Barretti Additional Account POLITICAL TRACTS: Marmor Norfolciense — an Essay on an Ancient Prophetical Inscription Observations on the State of Affairs in 1756 Observations on the Treaty between Great Britain and His Imperial Majesty of Russia Introduction to the Proceedings of the Committee for Clothing the French Prisoners of War On the Bravery of the English Common Soldiers The False Alarm (1770) Thoughts on the Late Transactions respecting Falkland Islands (1771) The Patriot (1774) The Patriot Addressed to the Electors of Great Britain (1774) Taxation No Tyranny — in Answer to the Resolutions and Address of the American Congress (1775) PHILOLOGICAL TRACTS AND MISCELLANY: The Plan of an English Dictionary Preface to the English Dictionary Advertisement to the Fourth Edition of the English Dictionary Preface to the Octavo Edition of the English Dictionary Miscellaneous Observations on the Tragedy of Macbeth, with Remarks on Shakespeare Proposals for Printing the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare Preface to Shakespeare General Observations on the Plays of Shakespeare An Account of the Harleian Library Preface to the Catalogue of the Harleian Library Essay on the Origin and Importance of Small Tracts and Fugitive Pieces MISCELLANEOUS WORKS: A View of the Controversy between Monsieur Crousaz and Mr. Warburton on Pope's Essay on Man Preliminary Discourse to the London Chronicle Introduction to “The World Displayed” Preface to the “Preceptor” – Plan of Education Rolt's Dictionary Voyage to Abyssinia Essay on Epitaphs Preface to an Essay on Milton’s Use and Imitation of the Moderns Letter to Rev. Mr. Douglas on Milton Testimonies concerning Mr. Lauder An Account of an Attempt to Ascertain Longitude Considerations on Plans Offered for Blackfriars Bridge Some Thoughts on Agriculture: Ancient and Modern Further Thoughts on Agriculture Considerations on the Corn Laws MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS: A Vindication of the Licensers of the Stage from Mr. Brooke’s Accusations Preface to the Gentleman’s Magazine (1782) An Appeal to the Public Considerations on the Case of Dr. Trapp’s Sermons Letter on Fireworks Proposals for “Essays in Verse and Prose” by Anna Williams Preface to the Literary Magazine (1756) A Dissertation on the Greek Comedy General Conclusion on Brumoy’s Greek Theatre DEDICATIONS: Preface to Payne’s “New Tables of Interest” Thoughts on the Coronation of King George III REVIEWS AND CRITICISMS: Du Halde’s “History of China” Marlborough’s Conduct Memoirs of the Court of Augustus by Blackwell Four Letters from Sir Isaac Newton to Dr. Bentley Journal of Eight Days’ Journey from Portsmouth to Kingston-upon-Thames, etc. Essay on Tea Reply to the “Gazetteer,” May 26, 1757 A Free Enquiry into the Nature of Evil History of the Royal Society of London by Thomas Birch Memoirs of the King of Prussia Miscellaneous Moral and Religious Subjects Historical and Critical Enquiry into Dr. Styles and Morton on Mary Queen of Scots TRAVEL WRITING: A JOURNEY TO THE WESTERN ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND St. Andrews Arbroath Montrose Aberdeen Slains Castle Banff Elgin Forres, Calder, Fort George Inverness Lough Ness Fall of Fiers Fort Augustus Anoch Glensheals The Highlands Glenelg Sky (Isle of Skye), Armidale Coriatachan Raasay Dunvegan Ulinish See other $0.99 items