A Critical Examination of Dr. G. Birbeck Hill's Johnsonian Editions

""A Critical Examination of Dr. G. Birbeck Hill's Johnsonian Editions"" is a book written by Percy Fitzgerald that analyzes the editions of Samuel Johnson's works edited by Dr. G. Birbeck Hill. The book offers a critical assessment of Hill's editorial choices and interpretations of Johnson's writing. Fitzgerald examines Hill's editions of Johnson's Dictionary, Rasselas, and other works, comparing them to previous editions and offering his own analysis of the texts. Throughout the book, Fitzgerald provides detailed analysis and commentary on Hill's editorial decisions, highlighting areas where he believes Hill may have made mistakes or misinterpreted Johnson's intentions. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Johnsonian literature and provides a fascinating insight into the process of editing and interpreting historical texts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.