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Human Limitations: the Collected Works of Johnson

(english) Samuel Johnson

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"The Limits of Man" is a collection of works by the famous British writer and critic Samuel Johnson. It is based on the Oxford "Selected Works of Johnson", Harvard "Selected Works of Johnson" and Penguin "Selected Works of Johnson". It mainly includes his columns published in newspapers such as "Rambler", "Adventurer" and "Slacker". It also includes his famous poem "London", as well as some poet biographies, letters and travel notes. It comprehensively demonstrates Johnson's literary talent and his incisive discussions on important propositions such as the good and evil of human nature, the meaning of life, social consciousness, ideals and beliefs, marriage and love, and the role of literature.