Dr Johnson and Mr Savage
Holmes, Richard, 1945-2004
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The story of a mysterious friendship, this award winning biography tells how poet, playwright, murderer & rake Richard Savage became both friend to Samuel Johnson & the subject of Johnson's 'The Life of Richard Savage', which revolutionized biography & formed the image of the romantic, outcast poet.
Main title:
Dr Johnson and Mr Savage / Richard Holmes.
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Imprint:
London : Harper Perennial, 2004.
Collation:
272 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1993.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780006548249 (pbk)0006548245 (pbk)
Dewey class:
828.6'09
Language:
English
Subject:
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 -- Friends and associatesSavage, Richard, 1696 or 7-1743 -- Friends and associatesFriendship -- England -- History -- 18th centuryAuthors, English -- 18th century -- BiographyInfluence (Literary, artistic, etc.)Murderers -- Great Britain -- BiographyBiography as a literary form
BRN:
176231
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