Johnson's Life Of Milton: With Introduction And Notes

by Samuel Johnson

Johnson's Life of With Introduction and Notes is a book written by Samuel Johnson in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of John Milton, one of the greatest poets in English literature. Johnson's biography is considered a classic in the field, and it is still widely read and studied today.The book begins with an introduction by Johnson, in which he sets the stage for the reader by discussing Milton's life and work. He then goes on to provide a detailed account of Milton's childhood, education, and early career as a poet. Johnson also delves into Milton's political and religious beliefs, which were a major influence on his writing.Throughout the book, Johnson provides insightful commentary on Milton's poetry, including his most famous works such as Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. He also discusses Milton's lesser-known works and provides historical context for their creation.The book is filled with notes and annotations, which provide additional information and context for the reader. Johnson's writing style is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers.Overall, Johnson's Life of Milton is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of John Milton, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature.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.

188 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1892

About the author

People note British writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, known as "Doctor Johnson," for his Dictionary of the English Language (1755), for Lives of the Poets (1781), and for his series of essays, published under the titles The Rambler (1752) and The Idler (1758).

Samuel Johnson used the first consistent Universal Etymological English Dictionary , first published in 1721, of British lexicographer Nathan Bailey as a reference.

Beginning as a journalist on Grub street, this English author made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, novelist, literary critic, biographer, and editor. People described Johnson as "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history." James Boswell subjected him to Life of Samuel Johnson , one of the most celebrated biographies in English. This biography alongside other biographies, documented behavior and mannerisms of Johnson in such detail that they informed the posthumous diagnosis of Tourette syndrome (TS), a condition unknown to 18th-century physicians. He presented a tall and robust figure, but his odd gestures and tics confused some persons on their first encounters.

Johnson attended Pembroke college, Oxford for a year before his lack of funds compelled him to leave. After working as a teacher, he moved to London, where he began to write essays for The Gentleman's Magazine. His early works include the biography The Life of Richard Savage and the poem " The Vanity of Human Wishes ." Christian morality permeated works of Johnson, a devout and compassionate man. He, a conservative Anglican, nevertheless respected persons of other denominations that demonstrated a commitment to teachings of Christ.

After nine years of work, people in 1755 published his preeminent Dictionary of the English Language, bringing him popularity and success until the completion of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1905, a century and a half later. In the following years, he published essays, an influential annotated edition of plays of William Shakespeare, and the well-read novel Rasselas . In 1763, he befriended James Boswell, with whom he later travelled to Scotland; A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland , travel narrative of Johnson, described the journey. Towards the end of his life, he produced the massive and influential Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets , which includes biographies and evaluations of 17th- and 18th-century poets.

After a series of illnesses, Johnson died on the evening; people buried his body in Westminster abbey. In the years following death, people began to recognize a lasting effect of Samuel Johnson on literary criticism even as the only great critic of English literature.