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“The work of a correct and regular writer is a garden accurately formed and diligently planted, varied with shades, and scented with flowers.”

Quote by Samuel Johnson

Book:The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: From the Correct Edition of Isaac Reed ... with Copious Annotations

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The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: From the Correct Edition of Isaac Reed ... with Copious Annotations

The book is a compilation of William Shakespeare's dramatic works, presented in a corrected edition by Isaac Reed. It features extensive annotations that provide scholarly analysis and commentary on the plays, enhancing the reader's understanding of the texts. more

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Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more

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