Delve into the refined world of literary wit and wisdom with Samuel Johnson's timeless masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Embark on a captivating journey through the corridors of 18th-century London as Johnson, celebrated for his unmatched prose and incisive intellect, regales readers with a collection of insightful essays. The Idler was a series of 103 essays, all but twelve of them by Samuel Johnson, published in the London weekly the Universal Chronicle between 1758 and 1760. This exquisite third edition, spanning two volumes, invites readers into the esteemed company of Johnson's musings, bound in contemporary calf and adorned with gilt spines that speak to the elegance of its era. The books are in fair condition, with a myriad of pages with discolourations/foxing and staining and wear on the covers. Within these pages, Johnson's eloquent prose dances effortlessly across topics both profound and mundane, offering pearls of wisdom and moments of introspection that continue to resonate with readers today. 'The Idler' is a sanctuary for the soul, a testament to the enduring power of literature to enlighten and enrich. Shipped from France.