R D Stock — Samuel Johnson and Neoclassical Dramatic Theory an Intellectual Context of the Preface to Shakespeare

Lincoln, University of Nebraska Press, 1973. Leather. This is a study of the currents in neoclassical criticism with specific reference to Johnson's 'Preface to Shakespeare&apos. "Johnson's Preface to Shakespeare has been long established as a classic.. Little effort has been made to examine in detail Johnson's own words.." In a lovely red leather binding. In a full calf binding. There is some wear to the extremities including bumping ot the corners and some very slight discolouration to the boards. The binding is tight and firm with the boards and pages securely attached. Internally, the pages are generally bright and clean, with an ink signature to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .