A Bibliography of the Works of Samuel Johnson : treating his published works from the beginnings to 1984 / compiled by J. D. Fleeman. Vol.1, 1731-1759

Fleeman, John David (1932-1994)

ISBN 10: 0198122691 / ISBN 13: 9780198122692

Published by Oxford : Clarendon Press, 2000

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Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: V1 ; xliv, 999p. ; 24cm. Notes: Volume 1. Includes index and bibliography. Summary: This bibliography by the distinguished Johnson scholar, the late J.D. Fleeman, records Johnson's literary output in chronological order, illuminating not only his multifarious writings but also the development of his career and reputation as a professional writer. It reveals the range of his work and the variety of his anonymous contributions (some of them first identified by Fleeman). Detailed analysis of the works examined sheds light on the practices of the 18th century book trade, and undentified editions, early and late, many of which are valuable and unjustly neglected. The bibliography also lists new editions up to 1984, the bicentenary of Johnson's death, charting the course of his posthumous literary reputation. Subject: Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784 - Bibliography. Dates covered: 1731-1759. Literary studies: 16th to 18th centuries ; Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies. British Isles ; English ; c 1700 to c 1800. LITERARY CRITICISM / Reference / Bibliographies & Indexes / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Bibliography of the Works of Samuel Johnson : treating his published works from the beginnings to 1984 / compiled by J. D. Fleeman. Vol.1, 1731-1759
• Publisher: Oxford : Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198122691
• ISBN 13: 9780198122692
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis

This bibliography by the distinguished Johnson scholar, the late J. D. Fleeman, records Johnson's literary output in chronological order and traces the development of his career and reputation as a professional writer. Detailed analysis of the works illustrates the practices of the 18th-century book trade, and identifies valuable and unjustly neglected editions. The bibliography also charts the course of Johnson's posthumous literary reputation with lists of new editions up to 1984, the bicentenary of his death.

About the Author

J. D. Fleeman is at Pembroke College, Oxford. James McLaverty is at University of Keele.