Samuel Johnson The Major Works

The diversity of Samuel Johnson's work makes it difficult to classify him. He was a poet, critic, lexicographer, travel writer, essayist, and editor. Johnson's literary fame rests on his association with James Boswell, who wrote an esteemed biography of the writer. This collection showcases the full range of Johnson's talent. It includes poetry such as London and The Vanity of Human Wishes; selections from the Rambler an dthe Idler; excerpts from A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, Lives of the Poets, and Rassela in its entirety; poems and other writings not included in his collected works; correspondence with London citizens; and diaries. This is an invaluable classic to add to your collection.