Reviews for The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 18: Johnson on the English Language

The average rating for The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 18: Johnson on the English Language based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-10-10 00:00:00 avit watchman Title: Long, J. (2007). Remembered childhoods: A guide to autobiography and memoirs of childhood and youth. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Reviewer: Jessica L. Cooper Type: Bibliography Call Number: REF Brief Description: Remembered Childhoods is a bibliography that gives information on autobiographies and memoirs written about childhood and youth. Cost: $75.00 Review Citation: Collins, C. (2008). [Review of Remembered childhoods: A guide to autobiography and memoirs of childhood and youth by J. Long]. Booklist, 104(9/10), 132. Relevance and Relationship: This bibliography will assist students as they seek out titles to read for pleasure or possibly for English or history classes. There are no other bibliographies that cover autobiographies and memoirs on childhood, and this is a popular genre for students. Purpose: In the book, Long includes bibliographical information and, in most cases, annotations for over 2,800 memoirs and autobiographies of childhood published between 1725 to 2007 (though most are from the last 100 years). The bibliography is organized and written in a way that will allow ease of use. Validity: The book is published by Libraries Unlimited and received favorable reviews from Choice and Booklist. Format: The book is a print reference and contains some listed information. Arrangement and Presentation: Entries are organized into 17 sections divided by themes and characteristics. Sections begin with a short introduction followed by the entries for the section which are arranged in alphabetical order by author. Entries for each book contain bibliographic information, a list of keywords, and short annotations (for most). Four appendices and three indexes are provided in the back of the book. Diversity: Many students enjoy reading about real people who faced struggles during their childhoods. This bibliography contains books by authors from a diversity of backgrounds. Students are sure to be able to find books that connect to them in some way and/or that interest them.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-10-31 00:00:00 Kevin Massie Interesting.