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Preface to Shakespeare

Preface to Shakespeare

By Samuel Johnson 6 Mar, 2020

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Samuel Johnson's preface to The Plays of William Shakespeare has long been considered a classic document of English literary criticism. In it, Johnson sets forth his editorial principles and gives an appreciative analysis of the “excellences” and ... Read more

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Samuel Johnson

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Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 [OS 7 September] – 13 December 1784), often referred to as Dr. Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayi...

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