How Shall We Answer Dr. Johnson?; 2007

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: MS1133-0155
Title: How Shall We Answer Dr. Johnson?; 2007
Description: James M. Elson's paper, presented to the Sphex Club, discusses Dr. Samuel Johnson's critical view of American liberty in the context of slavery. Elson juxtaposes Johnson's criticism with the paradoxical stances of American Founding Fathers like Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington on slavery. The paper also examines the evolution of curmudgeonry, highlighting notable figures and their societal critiques. Elson's narrative is interspersed with historical quotes and personal anecdotes, creating a reflective discourse on American ideals and hypocrisies.
Date: 11 October 2007
Creator: Elson, James M.
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; James M. Elson; Elson; 2007; Dr. Samuel Johnson; American Revolution; curmudgeon; slavery; Founding Fathers; hypocrisy; Boswell; The Portable Curmudgeon; Phillis Wheatley; patriotism
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: James M. Elson