Samuel Johnson

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The Life Of Isaac Watts

With Notes, Containing Animadversions And Additions (1785)

Beschreibung

The Life of Isaac Watts is a biography of the famous English hymn writer and theologian, Isaac Watts. This book was written by Samuel Johnson and was first published in 1785. It is a comprehensive account of the life and works of Watts, with notes that contain both critical observations and additional information.The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of Watts' life and achievements. It then goes on to detail his childhood, education, and early career as a minister. The book also covers Watts' literary works, including his hymns, poetry, and theological writings.Throughout the book, Johnson provides his own commentary on Watts' life and work. He offers critical analysis of Watts' ideas and writing style, as well as his place in the history of English literature and religious thought. Johnson also includes additional information about Watts, such as his relationships with other writers and thinkers of the time.Overall, The Life of Isaac Watts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this important figure in English literature and religious history. It is a well-written and informative biography that offers insight into the mind and work of one of the most influential writers of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Samuel Johnson was an English writer who was born on September 18, 1709, and died on December 13, 1784. He was called "Dr. Johnson" by many people. He was a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. According to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, he was "possibly the most famous writer in English history." Johnson became famous in his later years, and after he died, more and more people thought he had a lasting effect on literary criticism. Some even said he was the only truly great critic of English literature. In the 20th century, his ideas shaped the way people thought about literature, and his influence on biography will last for a long time. Johnson's Dictionary had a big impact on Modern English, and it was the best dictionary until the Oxford English Dictionary came along 150 years later. The biographer of Samuel Johnson, Walter Jackson Bate, chose James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson as "the most famous single work of biographical art in all of literature."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 220g
• ISBN-13: 9781104497422
• ISBN-10: 1104497425
• Artikelnr.: 26497129