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Idler 103
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Samuel Johnson's 'The Idler' is a collection of essays published in the 18th century that reflect on morals, society, and human behavior; Essay 103 contains concise, aphoristic statements exemplifying Johnson's clarity.
Johnson, a central figure in English letters, combined rhetorical skill with moral observation and a command of language that influenced norms of prose.
'The Idler' essays were widely read and contributed to public debate and literary culture in Johnson's time.
The pieces vary in tone from satirical to earnest, providing models of balanced, logical sentence structure and style.
These essays remain studied for their stylistic control and insight into eighteenth-century thought.
Johnson, a central figure in English letters, combined rhetorical skill with moral observation and a command of language that influenced norms of prose.
'The Idler' essays were widely read and contributed to public debate and literary culture in Johnson's time.
The pieces vary in tone from satirical to earnest, providing models of balanced, logical sentence structure and style.
These essays remain studied for their stylistic control and insight into eighteenth-century thought.
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Stuart Ritchie
The triumph of logical English
