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A satirical poem that depicts the vices and follies of 18th century London through the eyes of a departing friend. The poem is written in imitation of Juvenal's Third Satire and reflects Johnson's criticism of the corrupt and hypocritical society.
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London is a poem by Samuel Johnson, produced shortly after he moved to London. Written in 1738, it was his first major published work. [1] . The poem in 263 lines imitates Juvenal's Third Satire, expressed by the character of Thales as he decides to leave London for Wales.
London: A Poem. By Samuel Johnson. The text, edited by Jack Lynch, is a diplomatic transcription of the 1738 edition (the first printing, in folio) of Johnson’s “London” (see the title page ). I’ve made only the following changes: Long s is reduced to short; The bracket indicating the poems’s single triplet is not reproduced;
Samuel Johnson. London: A Poem in Imitation of the Third Satire of Juvenal. London, 1738; rev. 1748. Early editions of the poem 17381 First edition: R. Dodsley, 1738 (12 May). Folio. Dodsley bought the copyright of the poem from Johnson for 10 guineas. Johnson later remarked to Boswell, “I might perhaps have accepted less, but that Paul ...
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F I N I S. introduction London, published in 1738, represents Johnson's attempt to satirize the grubby world of London and also to rise above it. The poem is an "imitation" of the third Satire of the Roman poet Juvenal, which probably dates to the first century.
Jul 5, 2023 · London: a poem, in imitation of the third satire of Juvenal. - The second edition. 1738 by Johnson, Samuel.
Overview. Published anonymously in 1738, “London: A Poem, in Imitation of the Third Satire of Juvenal,” is now considered the first major work of the renowned 18th-century poet, critic, and moralist Samuel Johnson.
