PDST Public Domain Authors

PDST Public Domain Authors

A reference index of public domain literature organized by period.

British · Enlightenment (1700–1800) · Essays/Criticism

Samuel Johnson

1709–1784

Compiler of the first major English dictionary. His criticism shaped literary taste for a generation.

Notable Works

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Quick Reference

Born1709
Died1784
NationalityBritish
PeriodEnlightenment (1700–1800)
GenreEssays/Criticism
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