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The works of Samuel Johnson : with an essay on his life and genius, by Arthur Murphy, Esq

Print Book, English, 1810-1811
A new edition, in twelve volumes View all formats and editions
Printed by Luke Hansard & Sons, near Lincoln's-Inn Fields, for J. Nichols & Sons, F. & C. Rivington, Otridge & Son, London, 1810-1811
14 volumes : frontispiece (portrait) ; 22 cm
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I. Essay on the life and genius of Dr. Johnson, by Arthur Murphy. Poems
II. Philological tracts. Political essays. Miscellaneous essays
III. A dissertation upon the Greek comedy, translated from Brumoy. General conclusion to Brumoy's Greek theatre. Dedications. Preface to Payne's tables of interest. Adventurer. History of Rasselas
IV.-VI. The rambler
VII. The idler
VIII. Miscellaneous essays. Political tracts. A journey to the western islands of Scotland
IX-XI. Lives of the English poets
XII. Lives of eminent persons. Letters. Prayers
XII-XIV. Debates in parliment
Vols. 9-12 have imprint: Printed by J. Nichols & son [etc.]
Vols. 13-14 have special title page: Debates in parliament