Samuel Johnson — The Rambler

London, A. Millar; J. Hodges; J. and J. Rivington; R. Baldwin, 1756. Leather. The complete fourth edition of Samuel Johnson's neoclassical periodical, 'The Rambler&apos. The first edition to be issued in four volumes. The fourth edition of The Rambler, issued for the first time here in four volumes. The periodical of short papers by eminent English writer Samuel Johnson, published from 1750 to 1752 and totalling 208 articles. It was Johnson's most consistent and sustained work in the English language, written in elevated prose and discussing subjects such as morality, literature, society, politics, and religion. Written primarily for the newfound, rising middle-class of the 18th century, who sought social fluency within aristocratic social circles, Johnson used an elevated prose rather than colloquial, with copies written in essay form made cheaply available to this group. ESTC N13485 In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Lacking volume number labels. Back strips a touch age toned, with minor losses of calf to back strip heads and tails. Front joints and rear joints of volumes III and IV starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, but clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .