Dr. Johnson's Table-Talk

<p>Dr. Johnson's Table-Talk offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures in English literature Samuel Johnson. Culled from James Boswell's monumental Life of Johnson this collection presents a treasury of Johnson's wit wisdom and opinions on a vast range of subjects from literature and life to manners and morals.</p><p>Arranged thematically the aphorisms and anecdotes provide invaluable insights into the intellectual and social landscape of 18th-century England. Readers will encounter Johnson's thoughts on prominent figures of his time offering a unique perspective on the personalities and events that shaped the era. This carefully curated selection captures the essence of Johnson's character and enduring appeal making it an essential addition to any literary collection.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>