Samuel johnson

Explore the life and works of Samuel Johnson, a prominent figure in English literature. Discover his contributions, quotes, and impact on the literary world.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. He was a devout Anglican, and a committed Tory. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history". James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson was selected by Walter Jackson Bate as "the most famous single work of biographical art in... James Boswell, Mad Monk, Joshua Reynolds, Men Of Letters, Importance Of Education, Samuel Johnson, English Writers, Doctor On Call, Writers And Poets

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. He was a devout Anglican, and a committed Tory. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history". James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson was selected by Walter Jackson Bate as "the most famous single work of biographical art…

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The story of Dr Samuel Johnson and his legendary dictionary! www.madamegilflurt.com/2014/09/gallimaufry-samuel-johnson.html Madame, Men Of Letters, Young Elvis, Samuel Johnson, Oxford Dictionaries, Monochrome Art, 23 November, English Literature, First World

Today, the estimable Mr Gareth Southwell and I are proud to reveal the first name to be honoured with a place in Madame Gilflurt's Georgian Gallimaufry. We threw open the salon doors and asked readers for their nominations and one character in particular proved popular. A gentleman of words, singular habits and legendary status in the history of English language, we are proud to welcome Samuel Johnson and the tale of his 1755 masterwork, A Dictionary of the English Language. A man of letters…

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Samuel Johnson | Biography, Dictionary, Quotes, & Facts | Britannica Oxford Student, Joshua Reynolds, Men Of Letters, Samuel Johnson, Author Share, Essayist, Lifelong Friends, John Taylor, English Men

Samuel Johnson, English critic, biographer, essayist, poet, and lexicographer who was one of the greatest figures of 18th-century life and letters. He is well remembered for his aphorisms, but his criticism is perhaps his most significant form of writing. Learn more about Johnson’s life and career.

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