The version of Samuel Johnson that's best known to many of today's readers is the portrait composed by James Boswell in his

(1709-1784) British writer. Samuel Johnson is one of the most quoted English writers. The end of the 18th century is sometimes called the Age of Johnson, because he was such a prominent figure. Johnson published poems, articles, sermons, speeches, an

Throughout the 18th century, Samuel Johnson was known as the quintessential man of letters. He wrote eloquent verse. He mastered the art of the essay. He

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) is one of the most quoted English writers. The end of the 18th century is sometimes called the Age of Johnson, because he was such

The shortlist for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction has been announced. The contenders are: Murder in Amsterdam - about the murder of Dutch film

Dr. Samuel Johnson, an 18th century English author, published The Dictionary of English Language in 1755. He also earned immense admiration among literary critics for his fiction novels, poems and plays. Gain inspiration from the wise words of Samuel

Richard Lanham reintroduced the Greek word

Read about Samuel Johnson, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."

Richard Lanham reintroduced the Greek word