The Rambler Vol III. (1801)

Hardcover. Condition: Binding Copy. 1801. Printed by A. Strahan

The Rambler was published by Samuel Johnson. It was Johnson's most consistent and sustained work in the English language. He made his periodical unique by using a style of prose which differed from that of the time period. The most popular publications of the day were written in the common or colloquial language of the people whereas The Rambler was written in elevated prose. As was then common for the type of publication, the subject matter was confined only to the imagination of the author (and the sale of the publication); typically, however, The Rambler discussed subjects such as morality, literature, society, politics, and religion. Johnson included quotes and ideas in his publication from Renaissance humanists such as Desiderius Erasmus and René Descartes. His writings in The Rambler are considered to be neoclassical.

Leather bound with gilt lettering and border. Marbled endpage. Interior well bound, but front board has become detached. Rear board still tightly connected. Minimal foxing within. Clean text. Expected wear from edge. If not for flaw with cover, book would be considered in Good+ condition.