4. 2. His writing style
Irony and
satire
Parallel
structure
Expensive
vocabulary
Moral and philosophical
reflection
Rich metaphor & imagery
Variety of genre
5. 3. His works
Published in: Published in: Published in: Published in:
15 April
1755
176
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175
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176
1
A Dictionary
of
The
English
language
Essay: Preface to
Shakespeare
Essay: The
Rambler
Essay: The
Idler
6. Poem: The vanity
of
Poem: London
Human
Wishes
Essay: A journey
to the western
islands of Scotland
Published in: 1749 Published in: 1738 Published in: 1775
7. 4. Notable quote
“ To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.”
-The Rambler
“ curiosity is in great and generous minds the Fisrtpassion and
the last.”
-The Rambler
“ when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is
in London all that life can afford.”
8. Work cited
Folkenflik, Robert. “Samuel Johnson | Biography, Dictionary, Quotes, & Facts.” Britannica, 17 July
2023, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-Johnson. Accessed 19 August 2023.
conclusion
Samuel Johnson, an 18thcentury English writer and lexicographer, reached a
conclusion in his works that highlighted the complexities of human nature and the
intricacies of society. Through his essays, criticism, and his monumental work “ a
dictionary of the English language,” he emphasized the importance of clear
communication and the richness of language.
