The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 05 / Miscellaneous Pieces

Name: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 05 / Miscellaneous Pieces
Author: Samuel Johnson

By Samuel Johnson

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The volume gathers a wide range of essays, prefaces, letters, and learned pieces by an English critic and lexicographer, including a detailed plan for an English dictionary, literary criticism and prefatory remarks on dramatic and epic poetry, translations and classical commentary, practical discussions on agriculture and the corn laws, legal and educational opinions, and various proposals and occasional pieces. Entries blend close linguistic analysis, methodological reflections, assessments of authorship and textual practice, and hands-on commentary on social and institutional matters, alternating erudition with practical argument and occasional personal address.

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Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was an influential English writer and lexicographer, best known for his comprehensive dictionary, "A Dictionary of the English Language," which laid the groundwork for modern lexicography. His literary contributions span various genres, including poetry, essays, and biography. Johnson's works often reflect his keen insight into human nature and society, as seen in his notable titles such as "A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland" and "Lives of the English Poets." He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time, engaging with contemporaries like James Boswell, whose biography of Johnson remains a classic. His legacy endures in the realms of literature and language.