“In life's last scene what prodigies surprise, Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise! From Marlborough's eyes the streams of dotage flow, And Swift expires a driveller and a show.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
The Poems of Dr. Samuel Johnson. To which is Prefixed, a Life of the Author
This book features a selection of poems written by Dr. Samuel Johnson, a prominent 18th-century English writer, with an introductory biography that provides insight into his life and work. 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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