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Samuel Johnson war ein englischer Gelehrter, Lexikograf, Schriftsteller, Dichter und Kritiker. Er ist nach William Shakespeare der meistzitierte englische Autor und war im 18. Jahrhundert die wichtigste Person im literarischen Leben Englands, vergleichbar mit Johann Christoph Gottsched in Deutschland. Er wurde wegen seiner ...
Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 [OS 7 September] – 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer.
23. Apr. 2024 · Samuel Johnson, English critic, biographer, essayist, poet, and lexicographer who was one of the greatest figures of 18th-century life and letters. He is well remembered for his aphorisms, but his criticism is perhaps his most significant form of writing. Learn more about Johnson’s life and career.
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Samuel Johnson, known as Dr. Johnson, (born Sept. 18, 1709, Lichfield, Staffordshire, Eng.—died Dec. 13, 1784, London), English man of letters, one of the outstanding figures of 18th-century England. The son of a poor bookseller, he briefly attended the University of Oxford.
Learn about the life and poetry of Samuel Johnson, the premier English literary figure of the 18th century. Explore his verse satires, translations, occasional poems, and more.
Samuel Johnson, c.1750 © Johnson was an English writer and critic, and one of the most famous literary figures of the 18th century. His best-known work is his 'Dictionary of the English...
Samuel Johnson (* 7. September jul. / 18. September 1709 greg. in Lichfield, Staffordshire; † 13. Dezember 1784 in London) war ein englischer Gelehrter, Lexikograf, Schriftsteller, Dichter und Kritiker. Porträt von Samuel Johnson (Gemälde von Joshua Reynolds, 1772, Tate Gallery)
