Take three and pay for only two with coupon TRIPLE
Samuel Johnson
AuthorBooks · Second hand1709-1784
Samuel Johnson, often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer and polymath who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The work for which he is best known is his 42,733-entry Dictionary of the English Language (1755). For this and other contributions in and to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography has called him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".
28
Titles
4
Featured books
5
Curiosities
Second-hand books by Samuel Johnson
Buy second-hand books by Samuel Johnson, checked by Hamelyn from £1. Find available titles with discounts compared with new prices and convenient delivery to your home or pickup point. View full catalog
Up to -70%
Curiosities about Samuel Johnson
Birth
1709
Death
1784
First book
1755
Years writing
271
Samuel Johnson was a multifaceted intellectual who excelled as a lexicographer, poet, and literary critic.
His most iconic work is the monumental A Dictionary of the English Language, a cornerstone of the English tongue.
Born in Lichfield in 1709, Johnson left an indelible mark on the literature of the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Beyond his literary pursuits, he was a staunch advocate for the antislavery movements of his time.
His vast body of work includes 28 titles exploring diverse themes such as history, religion, and politics.