Samuel Johnson

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Eighteenth century writer, best known for his "Dictionary of the English Language"; also a poet and essayist.

Also the source for James Boswell's seminal biographical work "Life of Johnson".

  • A Monument More Durable Than Brass: The Donald & Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson  - A guide to an archive of Johnson's letters, manuscripts, first editions, and other resources related to the man and his times, held by the Houghton Library of Harvard College.
  • The BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction  - Seeks to reward the best of non-fiction, in current affairs, history, politics, science, sport, travel, biography, autobiography, or the arts. Provides information about submission, the current year's award, and previous winners.
  • Boswell's Life of Johnson by James Boswell  - An electronic text of Boswell's biography, from the Project Gutenberg library.
  • Dr Johnson's House  - One of the few residences of its age still surviving in the City of London, once home and workplace for Samuel Johnson, now a museum; provides a visitor guide to the exhibitions and events, with a picture library and details of their education workshops.
  • James Boswell  - Dedicated to the author of the Life of Samuel Johnson, and a key figure of the Scottish Enlightment, diarist, and traveller; includes resources, a forum, bibliography, and FAQ.
  • The Johnson Society (Lichfield)  - Encourages the study of the life, works and times of Samuel Johnson (1709-1784); features event information and membership details.
  • Johnson Society of Australia  - Formed to honour the memory of Samuel Johnson, and to further interest in his writings; includes details of membership, publications, news, and events.
  • Johnson Society of London  - An association for people with interests in the life and work of Samuel Johnson, his circle and his times. Includes details of membership, meetings programme, publications, bibliography, and contacts.
  • Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784)  - A collection of the written works of Johnson, maintained by Project Gutenberg.
  • Samuel Johnson  - A collection of resources and links to further information about Johnson, maintained by Jack Lynch, Professor in the English department of the Newark campus of Rutgers University.
  • Samuel Johnson - Tercentenary 2009  - Marked the tercentenary of the birth of Samuel Johnson, and works toward the promotion of public interest in his life and work. Includes an archive of events and news, with resources for schools and an account of re-enacting Johnson and Garrick's journey from Lichfield to London.
  • Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop  - Located in the centre of Lichfield, and celebrating the life and achievements of Johnson; includes a biography, a guide to his works, with details of their exhibitions, events, and access for visitors.
  • The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page  - A comprehensive collection of Samuel Johnson quotations, organised by topic; also includes a biography and other resources.
  • Samuel Johnson, A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland  - A collection of excerpts from Johnson's book, on the University of Portsmouth's "A Vision of Britain through Time" resource.
 
 
 
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