The Idler
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The Idler, a series of essays originally published in a weekly London newspaper between 1758 and 1760, showcases the wit and wisdom of Samuel Johnson, alongside contributions from Thomas Warton, Bennet Langton, and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Following in the tradition of Addison and Steele's The Spectator, The Idler presents a diverse range of observations on life, literature, and society in 18th-century England. Johnson's essays, characterized by their distinctive prose style and insightful commentary, offer timeless reflections on human nature, the pursuit of knowledge, and the challenges of every...
The Idler, a series of essays originally published in a weekly London newspaper between 1758 and 1760, showcases the wit and wisdom of Samuel Johnson, alongside contributions from Thomas Warton, Bennet Langton, and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Following in the tradition of Addison and Steele's The Spectator, The Idler presents a diverse range of observations on life, literature, and society in 18th-century England. Johnson's essays, characterized by their distinctive prose style and insightful commentary, offer timeless reflections on human nature, the pursuit of knowledge, and the challenges of everyday existence. From humorous anecdotes to profound moral reflections, The Idler provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of its time. This collection remains a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in 18th-century literature, social history, and the enduring legacy of Samuel Johnson. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
