Nor is Johnson's matter less intrinsically valuable than his manner is pre-eminently attractive and commanding. The accuracy of his perceptions, the soundness of his criticism, the purity of his morals, are above praise. The jewels are worthy of their setting. In presenting, therefore, this complete and long-called-for portable edition of Dr. Johnson's Works—an edition in which the utmost care has been taken to ensure correctness of text, and neatness of typographical executionan essential benefit is conferred upon society. December, 1821. LIFE, BY ARTHUR MURPHY; Poems. The RAMBLER, Volume the First. The RAMBLER, Volume the Second. LIVES OF THE Poets, Volume the First. Lives of the Poets, Volume the Second. LIVES OF THE POETS, Volume the Third. LIVES OF EMINENT PERSONS; LETTERS, PRAYERS. PhiloLOGICAL TRACTS, PREFACES, &c. MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS, REVIEWS, PAPERS IN THE POLITICAL Tracts, JOURNEY TO SCOTLAND. Essay on the Life and Genius of Dr. Johnson 1 Prologue spoken by Mr. Garrick, at the opening of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Prologue to the Masque of Comus 256 Prologue to the Comedy of The Good-natured Prologue to the Comedy of A Word to the Wise 259 To Miss ****, on her giving the Author a Gold and Silk Net-work Purse of her own To Miss ****, on her playing upon the Harpsi- .. ... ... ... |