“Few of those who fill the world with books, have any pretensions to the hope either of pleasing or instructing. They have often no other task than to lay two books before them, out of which they compile a third, without any new material of their own, and with very little application of judgment to those which former authors have supplied.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Works of Samuel Johnson, L. L. D.: In Twelve Volumes
The Works of Samuel Johnson, L. L. D. is a seminal collection that brings together the literary output of Samuel Johnson, a prominent figure in 18th-century English literature. It includes a variety of works such as essays, poems, and critical reviews. The collection is renowned for its depth and breadth, reflecting Johnson's scholarly pursuits and his influence on the English language and literature. more
Author
Samuel Johnson
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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