Wisdom And Genius Of Dr. Samuel Johnson (1875) - Softcover

Johnson, Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1120054419 ISBN 13: 9781120054418

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009

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Samuel Johnson, known widely as Dr. Johnson, was an English writer whose intellect and moral vision shaped the course of English literature. Born in Lichfield to a family of modest means, he was the son of a bookseller who instilled in him a deep love for reading and scholarship. His marriage to Elizabeth Johnson provided emotional stability during his early struggles as a writer. Over time, he became renowned for his sharp wit, commanding prose, and profound reflections on human character. His works spanned poetry, essays, and biography, displaying both moral depth and linguistic mastery. Johnson's most celebrated achievement, A Dictionary of the English Language, remains a cornerstone of English lexicography, reflecting his precision and cultural insight. Influenced by writers such as Alexander Pope, John Milton, and William Wollaston, he combined literary elegance with philosophical thought. His legacy endures through his critical works, moral essays, and his enduring contribution to shaping the intellectual and linguistic identity of English literature.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1120054419
• ISBN 13: 9781120054418
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 322
• Herausgeber: Clouston William Alexander
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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