Aspects of Doctor Johnson

Originally published in 1928, this book presents a series of studies regarding the life and character of Samuel Johnson, aimed to ‘assist in a larger appreciation of his remarkable personality’. The text is divided into three main sections: the first focuses on Johnson’s character; the second offers comparisons with other key figures; the third discusses journeys taken by Johnson. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Samuel Johnson and his contemporaries.