“Wheresoe'er I turn my view, All is strange, yet nothing new: Endless labor all along, Endless labor to be wrong: Phrase that Time has flung away; Uncouth words in disarray, Trick'd in antique ruff and bonnet, Ode, and elegy, and sonnet.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Poetical Works of Doctors Smollett, Johnson, and Goldsmith
This volume compiles the poetic works of three influential 18th-century English authors, including poems from Smollett, Johnson, and Goldsmith, showcasing their literary contributions and poetic styles. 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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