Preface to a Dictionary of the English Language - Couverture souple

Johnson, Samuel

9781444425680: Preface to a Dictionary of the English Language

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"Preface to a Dictionary of the English Language" by Samuel Johnson is a seminal work in the history of lexicography and a testament to Johnson's immense linguistic scholarship. In this preface, Johnson provides insight into the creation and purpose of his groundbreaking dictionary. He acknowledges the challenges of lexicography, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and comprehensiveness in defining words. Johnson's dictionary aimed to encompass the entire English language, offering definitions, etymologies, and illustrative quotations. This preface is not merely a technical introduction but a reflection on the nature and evolution of language itself. Johnson discusses the mutability of language and the role of dictionaries in preserving it. He offers a profound meditation on the complexities of linguistic representation, expressing a profound understanding of the dynamic and evolving nature of English. Johnson's work laid the foundation for modern lexicography and contributed significantly to standardizing the English language. His preface is a testament to his dedication to linguistic precision, making it an essential reference for scholars, linguists, and anyone interested in the development of the English language.

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Pr�sentation de l'�diteur

Published on 15 April 1755 and written by Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language.

Calls and proposals for a new dictionary had been made for decades by those who wanted to make fast the English language. A group of London booksellers (including Robert Dodsley and Thomas Longman) contracted Johnson in June, 1746 to write a dictionary for the sum of 1500 Guineas.

Johnson took nearly nine years to complete the work he expected to be finished in three years. Remarkably, he did so singlehandedly, with only clerical assistance to copy out the illustrative quotations that he had marked in books. Johnson wrote several revised editions during his life. (Quote from wikipedia.org)

About the Author

Samuel Johnson (September 18 [O.S. September 7] 1709 �€“ 13 December 1784), often referred to simply as Dr Johnson, is one of England's best known literary figures: an essayist, biographer, poet, lexicographer and a critic of English Literature. He was also a great wit and prose stylist, well known for his aphorisms. Dr Johnson is the most quoted English writer after Shakespeare and has been described as one of the outstanding figures of 18th-century England. (Quote from wikipedia.org)

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