The Sociable Humanist: The Life and Works of James Harris 1709-1780: Provincial and Metropolitan Culture in Eighteenth-Century England

by Clive T. Probyn

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Using previously inaccessible material, this critical biography of the literary theorist, philosopher of language, and musical impresario James Harris creates a vivid picture of this important figure in eighteenth-century English culture. The author of Three Treatises and Hermes, Harris led a culturally and politically rich and varied life. Harris's encounters with the great writers and musicians of the day, including Johnson, Boswell, the Fieldings,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0198185634

ISBN13:9780198185635

Release Date:March 1991

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:392 Pages

Weight:1.46 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.8" x 8.8"

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Language Arts Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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