Life of Johnson and Essay On Addison

<p>Two classic essays by Thomas Babington Macaulay are presented in this volume: Life of Johnson and Essay on Addison. Macaulay's biographical essay on Samuel Johnson offers a critical yet admiring portrait of the renowned lexicographer and writer. Exploring Johnson's personality literary achievements and his impact on English letters Macaulay delves into the complexities of Johnson's character and his era.</p><p>In Essay on Addison Macaulay examines the life and works of Joseph Addison a key figure in the development of English prose and periodical literature. Macaulay analyzes Addison's contributions to <i>The Spectator</i> and his role in shaping public taste and manners. Together these essays provide insightful perspectives on two towering figures of 18th-century English literature presented with Macaulay's characteristic wit and erudition.</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>