The rambler
About this book
The *Rambler* was a British essay periodical edited and principally written by Samuel Johnson. A total of 208 issues were published from 1750-1752, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Essay periodicals were a lot like 21st century blogs, in that each issue was written by a single person, on whatever topic struck his/her fancy. The *Rambler* was more serious than some other essay periodicals, and was not a great commercial success on first publication. It discussed various subjects including morality, literature, society, politics, and religion. The *Rambler* has been reprinted many times, because it represents the finest writing of one of the greatest 18th century English prose stylists. Samuel Johnson is more often quoted than any other English author except Shakespeare.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 62 readers · 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The rambler?
About ≈ 5 h 38 m — 304 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The rambler?
304 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The rambler?
It sits on the Religion, Essays shelves.
Is The rambler in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The rambler?
The main characters include Samuel Johnson (1709-1784).
Where does The rambler take place?
It is set in England, London during 1750-1752, 18th century.
Who wrote The rambler?
Samuel Johnson.
Where can I read The rambler online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library