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Essay on the character of Samuel Johnson
Title
Essay on the character of Samuel Johnson, [circa 1785].
Physical Description
1 item (48 p.) ; pages inlaid in sheet, 38 cm
Language
English
Notes
In English.
Provenance
Gift of Frederick W. Hilles (Yale 1922), 1972.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), English painter.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), English author.
Summary
Autograph manuscript essay, with revisions and corrections, on the topic of Samuel Johnson, followed by notes on William Shakespeare and tragi-comedy.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
August 01, 2014
References
Sir Joshua Reynolds, Essay on the Character of Samuel Johnson. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Sir Joshua Reynolds, Essay on the Character of Samuel Johnson. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Occupation
Artists Great Britain 18th century.
Authors Great Britain 18th century.
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