The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 - The Rambler, Volume II

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, In Nine Volumes, by Samuel JohnsonThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, In Nine Volumes Volume the Third: The Rambler, Vol. IIAuthor: Samuel JohnsonRelease Date: March 2, 2004 [EBook #11397]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK WORKS OF JOHNSON, VOL. 3 ***Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David and PG Distributed ProofreadersJOHNSON'S WORKS.THE RAMBLER.VOL. II.THEWORKSOFSAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D,IN NINE VOLUMES.VOLUME THE THIRD.[Illustration]MDCCCXXV.CONTENTSOFTHE SECOND VOLUME.NUMB.106. The vanity of an author's expectations.—Reasons why good authors are sometimes neglected 107. Properantia'shopes of a year of confusion. The misery of prostitutes 108. Life sufficient to all purposes if well employed 109. Theeducation of a fop 110. Repentance stated and explained. Retirement and abstinence useful to repentance 111. Youthmade unfortunate by its haste and eagerness 112. Too much nicety not to be indulged. The character of Eriphile 113.The history of Hymenæus's courtship 114. The necessity of proportioning punishments to crimes 115. The sequel ofHymenæus's courtship 116. The young trader's attempt at politeness 117. ...