“Politeness is fictitious benevolence.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
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Delphi Complete Works of Samuel Johnson (Illustrated)
The Delphi Complete Works of Samuel Johnson (Illustrated) is a meticulously curated compilation of Johnson's extensive literary output, featuring his essays, poems, plays, and biographies. This illustrated edition offers a rich visual experience alongside the text, making it an engaging and accessible resource for readers interested in Johnson's work and the historical context of his time. more
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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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