Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson by Joshua Reynolds

In this Great Writers Inspire collection you will find a selection of works by Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). You can also learn more about Dr Johnson and his work as a lexicographer by listening to the podcast with Professor Lynda Mugglestone. 

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11 The Dictionary Garret - Anatomy of a Room

Free public lecture from Gresham College. Available as video, audio, transcript and power-point…

Natasha McEnroe
12 A history of the dictionary: Dr Johnson, I presume? Free public lecture by Henry Hitchings at Gresham College, recorded on Monday, 2 March 2009.… Henry Hitchings
13 Rasselas by Samuel Johnson, LL. D. With engravings, by A. Raimbach, from pictures by R. Smirke.
14 Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
15 Samuel Johnson Biographical essay
16 The lives of the most eminent English poets; ... (v.2/4) ... : with critical observations on their works. In four volumes. Cont.: v.1: Cowley. Denham.…
17 The lives of the most eminent English poets; ... (v.4/4) ... : with critical observations on their works. In four volumes. Cont.: v.1: Cowley. Denham.…
18 The lives of the most eminent English poets; ... (v.3/4) ... : with critical observations on their works. In four volumes. Cont.: v.1: Cowley. Denham.…
19 The lives of the most eminent English poets... (v. 1/4) ... ; : with critical observations on their works. Cont.: v.1: Cowley. Denham. Milton. Butler.…
20 The Poetical Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D A new edition considerably enlarged. London: Printed for George Kearsley, Johnson's Head, Fleet-…