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Two volumes thick and 2,300 pages long, Samuel Johnsons Dictionary, published in 1755, marked a milestone in a language in desperate need of standards. No English dictionary before it had devoted so much space to everyday words, been so thorough in its definitions, or illustrated usage by quoting from Shakespeare and other great writers.Johnsons Dictionary would define the language for the next 150 years, until the arrival of the Oxford English Dictionary. Johnsons was the dictionary used by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, Wordsworth and Coleridge, the Bronts and the Brownings, Thomas Hardy and Oscar Wilde. Modern dictionaries owe much to Johnsons work.This new edition, created by Levenger Press, contains more than 3,100 selections from the original, including etymology, definitions, and illustrative passages in their original spelling. Bristling with quotations, the Dictionary offers memorable passages on subjects ranging from books and critics to dreams and ethics. It also features three new indexes created out of entries in this edition: words found in Shakespeares works, words from other great literary works, and piquant terms used in eighteenthcentury discussions of such topics as law, medicine, and the sexes.Finally, Johnsons Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language, seldom seen in print, which he wrote eight years before the Dictionary, is reproduced in its entirety. For those who appreciate literature, interpret the law, and love language, this a browsers delightan encyclopedia of the age and a dictionary for the ages.
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I was excited to receive Johnson's dictionary, but it arrived with a bent cover and some pages were crumpled. I love the content, but the condition was disappointing. I’ll be reaching out for a replacement, hoping the next one arrives in better shape.
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James O’Reilly
Arrived damaged, unfortunately
I was excited to receive Johnson's dictionary, but it arrived with a bent cover and some pages were crumpled. I love the content, but the condition was disappointing. I’ll be reaching out for a replacement, hoping the next one arrives in better shape.
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Emily Clarke
A treasure for any word lover
Samuel Johnson's dictionary is a gem! The depth of definitions and the historical context it provides is unmatched. I’ve been using it for my writing projects and it’s like having a personal language coach. Highly recommended for anyone who loves words!
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Emily Clarke
A treasure for any word lover
Samuel Johnson's dictionary is a gem! The depth of definitions and the historical context it provides is unmatched. I’ve been using it for my writing projects and it’s like having a personal language coach. Highly recommended for anyone who loves words!
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Marcus Liu
Good reference, but a bit heavy
This dictionary is great for serious study, but it's pretty hefty to lug around. I’ve kept it on my desk for reference, and I appreciate the thoroughness of Johnson’s definitions. Just wish it wasn’t such a workout to pick it up!
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