Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson was a prominent British writer and lexicographer in the 18th century.
He is best known for his Dictionary of the English Language, published in 1755, which remained the preeminent English dictionary for over 150 years.
Johnson's other notable works include Lives of the Poets and essays in The Rambler and The Idler.
He made significant contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, novelist, literary critic, biographer, and editor.
Johnson's life was extensively documented by James Boswell in his biography, which later led to a posthumous diagnosis of Tourette syndrome.
Despite financial struggles early in his career, Johnson achieved success and recognition for his literary works, including his annotated edition of Shakespeare's plays and the novel Rasselas.
