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Samuel Johnson: a Biography by John Wain
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Samuel Johnson: a Biography (original 1975; edition 1974)

by John Wain (Author)

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A biography of the English poet, essayist, critic, and lexicographer regarded as an outstanding figure in 18th-century letters.
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828.6Literature › English & Old English literatures › English miscellaneous writings › English miscellaneous writings 1745-1799

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PR3533.W33Language and Literature › English › English Literature › 17th and 18th centuries (1640-1770)

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