First published in 1878, this biography by Sir Leslie Stephen explores the life of Samuel Johnson (1709-84), the English poet and lexicographer. Discussing his childhood, his career as a writer and literary critic, and his works, it paints a portrait of one of English literature's most extraordinary intellects.
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First published in 1878, this biography by Sir Leslie Stephen explores the life of Samuel Johnson (1709-84), the English poet and lexicographer. Discussing his childhood, his career as a writer and literary critic, and his works, it paints a portrait of one of English literature's most extraordinary intellects.
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