This collection of letters and journals offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Samuel Johnson and his close friend Hester Lynch Thrale. Thrale's unpublished journal of their travels through Wales in 1774 is a highlight, as are the numerous letters between Johnson and members of the Streatham Coterie, a group of literary and social elites. Edited and annotated by Alexander Meyrick Broadley and Thomas Seccombe, this volume is an invaluable resource for students of 18th-century literature and society.
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This collection includes the letters of James Boswell, a Scottish lawyer and diarist best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson. The letters are addressed to the Reverend W. J. Temple and offer insights into Boswell's personal life and literary pursuits. Thomas Seccombe's introduction provides valuable context for the letters and their significance.
This book is a translation of Montaigne's Essais into English by John Florio, a 16th century English-Italian writer and translator. This edition includes a biography of Montaigne, as well as an index of quotations and a table of contents for easy reference. Ideal for literature students or lovers of 16th century prose.
