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_aJohnson, Samuel, _d1709-1784 |
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_aThe Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 02 : _bThe Rambler, Volume I |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-09-06 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 02" by Samuel Johnson is a collection of essays and moral reflections written in the mid-18th century. This volume includes the first contributions of "The Rambler," where Johnson emphasizes the role of moral instruction in society. The work navigates human nature, vice, and the shifting patterns of societal behavior, reflecting Johnson's profound observations on life and morality. The opening of the volume presents a preface that frames the context for Johnson's essays, discussing the need for moral guidance during a time of social change. It outlines the evolving literary landscape and the increasing influence of a broader audience on writers. Johnson positions himself as a moralist, drawing on the past while addressing contemporary issues, aiming to provide an enlightening critique rather than mere entertainment. He notes the greater responsibilities writers have as society evolves, highlighting the seriousness of his intent to reform through literature. This establishes "The Rambler" as a reflective mirror for readers, urging them to scrutinize their own lives while offering wisdom derived from Johnson's keen insights into human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEnglish essays -- 18th century | ||
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