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“The black dog I hope always to resist, and in time to drive, though I am deprived of almost all those that used to help me… When I rise my breakfast is solitary, the black dog waits to share it, from breakfast to dinner he continues barking...”

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Samuel Johnson
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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