“Shakespeare never had six lines together without a fault. Perhaps you may find seven, but this does not refute my general assertion.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
Johnson on Shakespeare: Essays and Notes
This book provides a scholarly examination of William Shakespeare's literary contributions, featuring critical essays and detailed annotations that delve into the themes, characters, and historical context of his renowned works. 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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Source: The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., comprehending an account of his studies, and numerous works, in chronological order: a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published; the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for near half a century during which he flourished
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