Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-241) and indexes
Kevin Hart traces the vast literary legacy and reputation of Samuel Johnson. Through detailed analyses of the biographers and critics who preserved Johnson's life for posterity, Hart explores the emergence of 'The Age of Johnson', and demonstrates how Johnson came to occupy a central place in the English literary canon
The monument -- 'The age of Johnson' -- Property lines -- Subordination and exchange -- Cultural properties -- Everyday life in Johnson -- Conclusion : 'property, contract, trade and profits'
Kevin Hart traces the vast literary legacy and reputation of Samuel Johnson. Through detailed analyses of the biographers and critics who preserved Johnson's life for posterity, Hart explores the emergence of 'The Age of Johnson', and demonstrates...
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Kevin Hart traces the vast literary legacy and reputation of Samuel Johnson. Through detailed analyses of the biographers and critics who preserved Johnson's life for posterity, Hart explores the emergence of 'The Age of Johnson', and demonstrates how Johnson came to occupy a central place in the English literary canon
Preliminaries; Contents; Introduction: Economic Acts; Chapter 1: The Monument; Chapter 2: 'The Age of Johnson'; Chapter 3: Property Lines; Chapter 4: Subordination and Exchange; Chapter 5: Cultural Properties; Chapter 6: Everyday Life in Johnson; Conclusion : 'Property, Contract, Trade and Profits'; Notes; Bibliography; Index of Persons; Index of Subjects;