Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)
Narrated by Neville Jason
- Length
- 22 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Naxos AudioBooks
In this engaging essay from the Favorite Essays collection, listeners will explore some of the most celebrated writings in Western literature. Covering a diverse range of topics—including famine in Ireland, fine China, the expansion of railways in the Lake District, and the tombs in Westminster Abbey—these reflections resemble after-dinner monologues and are delivered with urbane clarity by Neville Jason. This collection offers a witty, informative, and imaginative journey through thought-provoking themes.
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