“A simile, to be perfect, must both illustrate and ennoble the subject; must show it to the understanding in a clearer view, and display it to the fancy with greater dignity; but either of these qualities may be sufficient to recommend it.... That it may be complete, it is required to exhibit, independently of its references, a pleasing image; for a simile is said to be a short episode.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
Johnson's Lives of the British poets completed by W. Hazlitt
This book offers a detailed examination of the lives and works of numerous British poets, providing insight into their literary contributions and personal experiences. Authored by Samuel Johnson and later completed by William Hazlitt, the text is renowned for its scholarly depth and critical analysis. 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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