02486cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500920015826400510025030000470030133600260034833700260037433800360040050000310043650801290046752013960059653400450199265300410203770000220207885600430210099900170214329324UtSlPG20260610133652.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a77627405  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aCourtenay, John,d1738-181612aA Poetical Review of the Literary and Moral Character of the late Samuel Johnson (1786) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-07-05  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Stephanie Eason, Joseph Cooper
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"A Poetical Review of the Literary and Moral Character of the late Samuel Johnson" by John Courtenay is a biographical poem published in the late 18th century. Written shortly after the death of the famed English writer Samuel Johnson in 1784, this work reflects the significant public interest in Johnson's literary and moral character, capturing both praise and criticism. The poem is categorized as a literary criticism, exploring Johnson's contributions to literature and humanity while highlighting both the virtues and vices that marked his life.  The poem is structured in three hundred and four lines, beginning with a critical lens on Johnson’s character and eventually transitioning into a tribute that acknowledges his literary achievements. Courtenay navigates through Johnson's life, referencing his works, such as the Dictionary and the Rambler, while also cataloging his personal flaws and the controversies surrounding him. The author employs wit and satire to portray Johnson as a complex character, encapsulating the duality of his nature—both a revered literary figure and a man beset with personal struggles. Courtenay's verses ultimately serve as a balanced homage, revealing how Johnson's frailties coexisted with his brilliance, making for a deeply human portrait of one of Britain's most significant literary figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJohnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 -- Poetry1 aKelley, Robert E.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29324  c70172d70172