--- product_id: 160508135 title: "Samuel Johnson" price: "SAR 520" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/160508135-samuel-johnson store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 4.5-star reader rating Classic literary biography Free shipping included Samuel Johnson **Price:** SAR 520 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own a piece of literary history—don’t miss out on this storyteller’s take on Samuel Johnson! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Samuel Johnson - **How much does it cost?** SAR 520 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/160508135-samuel-johnson) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Accessible Storytelling:** Written by John Wain, a novelist who transforms biography into an engaging narrative. - • **Exclusive Free Shipping:** Get this gem delivered to your doorstep without extra cost—because classics deserve convenience. - • **Niche Bestseller Status:** Ranked #8,081 in Author Biographies, a hidden treasure for discerning book lovers. - • **Reader-Approved Quality:** Enjoy a well-preserved used copy with a strong 4.5-star rating from 30 thoughtful reviews. - • **Timeless Literary Insight:** A captivating biography that brings Samuel Johnson’s world to life for the modern reader. ## Overview This used copy of John Wain’s biography of Samuel Johnson offers an accessible and engaging narrative, highly rated by readers and ranked among top author biographies. It comes in good condition with free shipping, making it a smart addition for literary enthusiasts seeking both quality and value. ## Description Samuel Johnson [Wain, John] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Samuel Johnson Review: Wonderful - Wonderful biography! Review: Excellent Intro To Dr. Johnson - There are a lot of biographies and critical books about Dr. Johnson, but Wain's, though not "scholarly", is the best for the common reader, in part because Wain, being a novelist, knows how to tell a story. Also worth looking up is Wain's volume of selections from Boswell's Diaries, which are too voluminous to be read entire. Surprisingly, Wain's novels are not very good. Even HURRY ON DOWN, his most successful, is so dated now as to be almost unreadable. Compare it with Kingsley Amis' LUCKY JIM, which is still a very good read, and you'll see what I mean. Would that more second-rate novelists would tackle literary criticism and biography. Angus Wilson is probably the best example of a minor novelist who wrote first-rate critical biographies (on Dickens and Kipling especially), but C.P. Snow is excellent on Trollope, as is V.S. Pritchett on Turgenev and Balzac. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,573,639 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,450 in Author Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (31) | | Dimensions | 6.14 x 1.18 x 9.21 inches | | Edition | 3rd | | ISBN-10 | 0333618815 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0333618813 | | Item Weight | 1.4 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 400 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 1994 | | Publisher | Pan Books Ltd | ## Images ![Samuel Johnson - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Q3LBTZSvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful *by M***. on April 1, 2021* Wonderful biography! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Intro To Dr. Johnson *by R***N on January 10, 2015* There are a lot of biographies and critical books about Dr. Johnson, but Wain's, though not "scholarly", is the best for the common reader, in part because Wain, being a novelist, knows how to tell a story. Also worth looking up is Wain's volume of selections from Boswell's Diaries, which are too voluminous to be read entire. Surprisingly, Wain's novels are not very good. Even HURRY ON DOWN, his most successful, is so dated now as to be almost unreadable. Compare it with Kingsley Amis' LUCKY JIM, which is still a very good read, and you'll see what I mean. Would that more second-rate novelists would tackle literary criticism and biography. Angus Wilson is probably the best example of a minor novelist who wrote first-rate critical biographies (on Dickens and Kipling especially), but C.P. Snow is excellent on Trollope, as is V.S. Pritchett on Turgenev and Balzac. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get to know Samuel Johnson *by D***Y on April 12, 2014* This was a wonderful history, weaving in biography and history. The author did a great job og showing both the strengths and weaknesses of Samuel Johnson, all without a critical attitude. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/160508135-samuel-johnson](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/160508135-samuel-johnson) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*