Dr Johnson's Dictionary : The Book that Defined the World

(Autor) Henry Hitchings
Formato: Paperback
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By 1700, France and Italy already had dictionaries of their own, and it became a matter of national pride that England should rival them. Dr Johnson rose to the challenge, turning over the garret of his London home to the creation of his Dictionary. He imagined it would take three years. Eight years later it was finally published, full of idiosyncrasies, but complete nevertheless. It would become the most important British cultural monument of the eighteenth century. This is the story of Johnson's attempt to define each and every word. In wonderfully engaging chapters, Hitchings describes Johnson's adventure - his ambition and vision, his moments of despair, the mistakes he made along the way and his ultimate triumph.

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Editorial:
John Murray Publishers
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
278
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780719566325
Año de publicación:
2006
Fecha publicación:
10 de Abril de 2006

Henry Hitchings

Henry Hitchings is a British author and critic best known for his book "The Language Wars," which explores the history and evolution of the English language. His writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex linguistic topics understandable to a wide audience. Hitchings has made significant contributions to the field of language and literature.

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