Record Number: 21611
Reading Experience:
Evidence:
'Talking of the Reviews, Johnson said, "I think them very impartial: I do not know an instance of partiality". He mentioned what had passed upon the subject of the "Monthly" and "Critical Reviews", in the conversation with which his Majesty had honoured him. He expatiated a little more on them this evening. "The Monthly Reviewers (said he) are not Deists; but they are Christians with as little christianity as may be; and are for pulling down all establishments. The Critical Reviewers are for supporting the constitution both in church and state. The Critical Reviewers, I believe, often review without reading the books through; but lay hold of a topick, and write chiefly from their own minds. The Monthly Reviewers are duller men, and are glad to read the books through".'
Century:1700-1799
Date:Until: 10 Apr 1776
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Type of Experience(Reader):
silent aloud unknown
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solitary in company unknown
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Reader / Listener / Reading Group:
Reader: Age:Adult (18-100+)
Gender:Male
Date of Birth:18 Sep 1709
Socio-Economic Group:Professional / academic / merchant / farmer
Occupation:writer
Religion:Anglican
Country of Origin:England
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Listeners present if any:e.g family, servants, friends
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Text Being Read:
Author: Title:Critical Review
Genre:Essays / Criticism
Form of Text:Print: Serial / periodical
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Source Information:
Record ID:21611
Source:James Boswell
Editor:R.W. Chapman
Title:Life of Johnson
Place of Publication:Oxford
Date of Publication:1980
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Page:740
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Citation:
James Boswell, R.W. Chapman (ed.), Life of Johnson, (Oxford, 1980), p. 740, http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/reading/UK/record_details.php?id=21611, accessed: 28 September 2024
Additional Comments:
Original date of publication 1791.