Dr Johnson and Mr Savage
Holmes, Richard
| Publication Date |
1993 |
| ISBN |
9780340529744 |
| Publisher |
Hodder & Stoughton, |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Condition |
Very good copy in good+ dust wrapper |
| SKU |
10321 |
| Notes |
Bumped to spine ends. A little rubbed to dust wrapper. |
Description
Hardback. 260pp. The story of the friendship of Johnson famous man of letters and Savage poet, playwright and convicted murderer. Johnson's 'Life of Richard Savage' revolutionized the art of the biography and helped make Johnson's name. Also significant matter on Alexander Pope, James Boswell, Sir John Hawkins and Edward Cave. Of interest to the literary, cultural or social historians as well as those interested in eighteenth century London. Indexed. Endpapers printed with a map of London
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