Callender, James Thomson 1758-1803 creator Congleton, J. E. (James Edmund) 1901-1993 Kolb, Gwin J. text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from His Works" by James Thomson Callender is a critical pamphlet written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a satirical examination of Dr. Samuel Johnson, condemning his literary style and character through caustic commentary and selective quotations from his own writings. Callender aims to showcase the reputed flaws and shortcomings of Johnson, who was a towering figure in English literature. The opening of the pamphlet presents an introduction that establishes Callender's intent and the context of his criticism. It frames Johnson as a complex figure whose immense literary reputation contrasts sharply with Callender's perception of his moral and intellectual failures. The introduction offers a glimpse into Callender's disdain for Johnson’s perceived arrogance and literary pretensions. As he seeks to dissect Johnson's character and works, Callender sets the stage for a detailed critique filled with sharply worded observations, hinting at a mixture of personal grievance and a broader commentary on literary authority and reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-10-16 Produced by Jon Ingram, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 -- Criticism and interpretation PR Original publication data not identified 70636391 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37764 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37764 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133848.0 37764