1756 4vol The Rambler by Samuel Johnson Antiquarian British Literature Book Set

1756 4vol The Rambler by Samuel Johnson Antiquarian British Literature Book Set

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1756 4vol The Rambler by Samuel Johnson Antiquarian British Literature Book Set

The Rambler
By Samuel Johnson
Printed For J. Hodges: London 1756
Includes All 4 Volumes In This Set
  • Volume 1: 290 Pages
  • Volume 2: 278 Pages
  • Volume 3: 287 Pages
  • Volume 4: 259 Pages + Index

"Samuel Johnson (1709 - 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".

The Rambler was published on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1750 to 1752 and totals 208 articles. It was Johnson's most consistent and sustained work in the English language. Though similar in name to preceding publications such as The Spectator and The Tatler, Johnson made his periodical unique by using a style of prose which differed from that of the time period. The most popular publications of the day were written in the common or colloquial language of the people whereas The Rambler was written in elevated prose. As was then common for the type of publication, the subject matter was confined only to the imagination of the author (and the sale of the publication); typically, however, The Rambler discussed subjects such as morality, literature, society, politics, and religion. Johnson included quotes and ideas in his publication from Renaissance humanists such as Desiderius Erasmus and René Descartes. His writings in The Rambler are considered to be neoclassical."

Likely original covers and spines in very good condition. There are no inscriptions or institutional markings. Pages are predominantly clean with no foxing, age toning to some pages. Includes all 4 volumes in this set. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 16.5cm x 10.5cm x 2.5cm (x 4 vols)

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Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: 4 Volume Set
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Likely original covers and spines in very good condition. There are no inscriptions or institutional markings. Pages are predominantly clean with no foxing, age toning to some pages. Includes all 4 volumes in this set. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Samuel Johnson
Publisher: J. Hodges: London
Year Printed: 1756
Sub-subject: Neoclassical Literature