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Samuel Johnson was one of the most interesting figures of literature in 18th c England. He founded a literary magazine The Rambler and compiled the first major dictionary of English. He is best remembered as the subject of a biography by his friend Boswell. This film by Malcolm Hossick explores his...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Director, Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [Venice, California] : TMW Media, 2017.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Johnson, Samuel, > 1709-1784.
Johnson, Samuel, > 1709-1784
Authors, English > 18th century > Biography.
Lexicographers > Great Britain > Biography.
Critics > Great Britain > Biography.
Écrivains anglais > 18e siècle > Biographies.
Lexicographes > Grande-Bretagne > Biographies.
Critiques > Grande-Bretagne > Biographies.
Authors, English
Critics
Lexicographers
Great Britain
1700-1799
Documentaries and Factual Films
documentary film.
Biographical films
Biographies
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Documentaires.
Films biographiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Samuel Johnson was one of the most interesting figures of literature in 18th c England. He founded a literary magazine The Rambler and compiled the first major dictionary of English. He is best remembered as the subject of a biography by his friend Boswell. This film by Malcolm Hossick explores his life and the influence he had on the thought and manners of his age. It is followed by an overview of his work.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed June 23, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (35 minutes)
Playing Time:00:35:00