Samuel Johnson

1,555 books • 51 series

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. Johnson was a devout Anglican and committed Tory and has been described as "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history."

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Patriot. Addressed to the Electors of Great Britain. the Second Edition.

The Patriot. Addressed to the Electors of Great Britain. the Second Edition.

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Life of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D. by Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. with Notes. Containing Animadversions and Additions.

The Life of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D. by Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. with Notes. Containing Animadversions and Additions.

May 27, 2010
Cover of Prayers and Meditations, Composed by Samuel Johnson, ... the Second Edition

Prayers and Meditations, Composed by Samuel Johnson, ... the Second Edition

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Convict's Address to His Unhappy Brethren

The Convict's Address to His Unhappy Brethren

May 27, 2010
Cover of A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. by Doctor Samuel Johnson. ... Volume 1 of 2

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. by Doctor Samuel Johnson. ... Volume 1 of 2

May 27, 2010
Cover of A Letter to Messrs. Fletcher and Peach, of the City of London; On Their Negotiation with Dr. Dodd; Which Has Unhappily Deprived Society of a Valuable Member, and a Useful Minister of the Gospel.

A Letter to Messrs. Fletcher and Peach, of the City of London; On Their Negotiation with Dr. Dodd; Which Has Unhappily Deprived Society of a Valuable Member, and a Useful Minister of the Gospel.

May 27, 2010
Cover of A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. by Doctor Samuel Johnson. ... Volume 2 of 2

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. by Doctor Samuel Johnson. ... Volume 2 of 2

May 27, 2010
Cover of Memoirs of Charles Frederick, King of Prussia. by Samuel Johnson, LL.D. with Notes, and a Continuation, by Mr. Harrison, ... to Which Are Added, Translations of Select Poems Written by the King of Prussia

Memoirs of Charles Frederick, King of Prussia. by Samuel Johnson, LL.D. with Notes, and a Continuation, by Mr. Harrison, ... to Which Are Added, Translations of Select Poems Written by the King of Prussia

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Lives of the English Poets; And a Criticism on Their Works. Volume 1 of 3

The Lives of the English Poets; And a Criticism on Their Works. Volume 1 of 3

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Lives of the English Poets; And a Criticism on Their Works. Volume 3 of 3

The Lives of the English Poets; And a Criticism on Their Works. Volume 3 of 3

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Lives of the English Poets; And a Criticism on Their Works. Volume 2 of 3

The Lives of the English Poets; And a Criticism on Their Works. Volume 2 of 3

May 27, 2010
Cover of An Account of the Life of MR Richard Savage, Son of the Earl Rivers. the Second Edition.

An Account of the Life of MR Richard Savage, Son of the Earl Rivers. the Second Edition.

May 27, 2010
Cover of Magna Charta, with Its History and Defence, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Present Time; ... with an Essay on Parliaments...

Magna Charta, with Its History and Defence, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Present Time; ... with an Essay on Parliaments...

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Life of Mr. Richard Savage, Son of the Earl Rivers. the Third Edition. to Which Are Added, the Lives of Sir Francis Drake, and Admiral Blake. All Written by the Same Author.

The Life of Mr. Richard Savage, Son of the Earl Rivers. the Third Edition. to Which Are Added, the Lives of Sir Francis Drake, and Admiral Blake. All Written by the Same Author.

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Life of Mr. Richard Savage, Son of the Earl Rivers. the Fourth Edition. to Which Are Added, the Lives of Sir Francis Drake, and Admiral Blake.

The Life of Mr. Richard Savage, Son of the Earl Rivers. the Fourth Edition. to Which Are Added, the Lives of Sir Francis Drake, and Admiral Blake.

May 27, 2010
Cover of The Laodicean Age

The Laodicean Age

May 22, 2010
Cover of Belshazzar's Doom (1887)

Belshazzar's Doom (1887)

May 18, 2010
Cover of The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 49

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 49

May 18, 2010
Cover of The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 53

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 53

May 18, 2010
Cover of The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 51

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 51

May 18, 2010
Cover of The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 41

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 41

May 18, 2010
Cover of The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 37

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 37

May 18, 2010
Cover of The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 28

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 28

May 18, 2010
Cover of The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 25

The Works of the English Poets; With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical Volume 25