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	== Conflict with his patron ==		== Conflict with his patron ==
	Samuel Johnson needed several years to write his ''Dictionary''. Since he could not finance his work on his own, Jonson looked for a patron - and ~~a man called~~ Lord Chesterfield offered his help. Nevertheless, Johnson never received money from his patron and never heard from him until the ''Dictionary'' was finished. Now, ~~Lord~~ Chesterfield expected a dedication to him. The letter Johnson wrote to Chesterfield in response to his demand is well-known. In this letter, Johnson describes a patron as someone who stands on the river bank watching a man drowning. Then, after the drowning man is saved, the patron asks him if he can help ([https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/copy-of-the-letter-from-samuel-johnson-to-the-earl-of-chesterfield].		Samuel Johnson needed several years to write his ''Dictionary''. Since he could not finance his work on his own, Jonson looked for a patron - and [[Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield\|Lord Chesterfield]] offered his help. Nevertheless, Johnson never received money from his patron and never heard from him until the ''Dictionary'' was finished. Now, Chesterfield expected a dedication to him. The letter Johnson wrote to Chesterfield in response to his demand is rather well-known. In this letter, Johnson describes a patron as someone who stands on the river bank watching a man drowning. Then, after the drowning man is saved, the patron asks him if he can help ([https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/copy-of-the-letter-from-samuel-johnson-to-the-earl-of-chesterfield].

	== Johnson as a man of letters ==		== Johnson as a man of letters ==

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	== Conflict with his patron ==		== Conflict with his patron ==
	Samuel Johnson needed several years to write his ''Dictionary''. Since he could not finance his work on his own, Jonson looked for a patron - and a man called Lord Chesterfield offered his help. Nevertheless, Johnson never received money from his patron and never heard from him until the ''Dictionary'' was finished. Now, Lord Chesterfield expected a dedication to him. The letter Johnson wrote to Chesterfield in response to his demand is well-known. In this letter, Johnson describes a patron as someone who stands on the river bank watching a man drowning. Then, after the drowning man is saved, the patron asks him if he can help.		Samuel Johnson needed several years to write his ''Dictionary''. Since he could not finance his work on his own, Jonson looked for a patron - and a man called Lord Chesterfield offered his help. Nevertheless, Johnson never received money from his patron and never heard from him until the ''Dictionary'' was finished. Now, Lord Chesterfield expected a dedication to him. The letter Johnson wrote to Chesterfield in response to his demand is well-known. In this letter, Johnson describes a patron as someone who stands on the river bank watching a man drowning. Then, after the drowning man is saved, the patron asks him if he can help ([https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/copy-of-the-letter-from-samuel-johnson-to-the-earl-of-chesterfield].

	== Johnson as a man of letters ==		== Johnson as a man of letters ==

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	His first profession was that of a schoolmaster, but he had to give it up because he did not have a proper degree and he was not respected by his students since his appearance was not very pleasant.		His first profession was that of a schoolmaster, but he had to give it up because he did not have a proper degree and he was not respected by his students since his appearance was not very pleasant.

	His career as a writer started in 1737 when Johnson went to London where he wrote for several periodicals. Later on, “he was assigned the task of writing thinly disguised reports of the debates in Parliament” [www.samueljohnson.com/brifbio.html]. Although he was quite successful in the 1730s and 40s, his real success started in the 1750s. Worth mentioning in this context is his ''Dictionary of the English Language'', which was published in 1755. ”Oxford University rewarded him with a Master of Arts degree, which came in time for him to include it on the title page of the Dictionary”. [http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/20.html] Moreover, Samuel Johnson is also known for his complete edition of Shakespeare’s works.		His career as a writer started in 1737 when Johnson went to London where he wrote for several periodicals. Later on, “he was assigned the task of writing thinly disguised reports of the debates in Parliament” [http://www.samueljohnson.com/brifbio.html]. Although he was quite successful in the 1730s and 40s, his real success started in the 1750s. Worth mentioning in this context is his ''Dictionary of the English Language'', which was published in 1755. ”Oxford University rewarded him with a Master of Arts degree, which came in time for him to include it on the title page of the Dictionary”. [http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/20.html] Moreover, Samuel Johnson is also known for his complete edition of Shakespeare’s works.

	Samuel Johnson died on 13 December 1784.		Samuel Johnson died on 13 December 1784.

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	Essays, pamphlets, periodicals, sermons		Essays, pamphlets, periodicals, sermons

	1732–33 ''Birmingham Journal''		1732–33 ''Birmingham Journal''

	1747 Plan for a ''Dictionary of the English Language''		1747 Plan for a ''Dictionary of the English Language''

	1750–52 ''The Rambler''		1750–52 ''The Rambler''

	1753–54 ''The Adventurer''		1753–54 ''The Adventurer''

	1756 ''Universal Visiter''		1756 ''Universal Visiter''

	1756- ''The Literary Magazine, or Universal Review''		1756- ''The Literary Magazine, or Universal Review''
	1758–60 ''The Idler'' ~~(1758–1760),~~
			1758–60 ''The Idler''

	1770 ''The False Alarm''		1770 ''The False Alarm''

	1771 ''Thoughts on the Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands''		1771 ''Thoughts on the Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands''

	1774 ''The Patriot''		1774 ''The Patriot''

	1775 ''A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland'',		1775 ''A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland'',
	''Taxation No Tyranny''		''Taxation No Tyranny''

	1781 ''The Beauties of Johnson''		1781 ''The Beauties of Johnson''


	Poetry		Poetry
	1728 Messiah, a translation into Latin of Alexander Pope's Messiah,
	1738 London,		1728 Messiah, a translation into Latin of Alexander Pope's Messiah
	1747 Prologue at the Opening of the Theatre in Drury Lane,
			1738 London

			1747 Prologue at the Opening of the Theatre in Drury Lane

	1749 ''The Vanity of Human Wishes''		1749 ''The Vanity of Human Wishes''
	''Irene, a Tragedy''		''Irene, a Tragedy''

	Biographies, criticism		Biographies, criticism

	1744 ''Life of Mr Richard Savage''		1744 ''Life of Mr Richard Savage''

	1745 ''Miscellaneous Observations on the'' Tragedy of Macbeth		1745 ''Miscellaneous Observations on the'' Tragedy of Macbeth

	1756 "Life of Browne" in Thomas Browne's ''Christian Morals''		1756 "Life of Browne" in Thomas Browne's ''Christian Morals''

	Proposals for Printing, by Subscription, the ''Dramatick Works of William Shakespeare''		Proposals for Printing, by Subscription, the ''Dramatick Works of William Shakespeare''

	1765 Preface to the ''Plays of William Shakespeare''		1765 Preface to the ''Plays of William Shakespeare''
	The Plays of William Shakespeare,		The Plays of William Shakespeare

	1779–81 ''Lives of the Poets''		1779–81 ''Lives of the Poets''

	Dictionary		Dictionary

	1755 Preface to the ''Dictionary of the English Language''		1755 Preface to the ''Dictionary of the English Language''

	''A Dictionary of the English Language''		''A Dictionary of the English Language''

	Novellas		Novellas

	1759 ''The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia''		1759 ''The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia''

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	'''Friendship with Boswell'''		'''Friendship with Boswell'''

	In 1763, James Boswell (1740-1795) met by accident ~~Samuel Johnson~~ in a bookshop. Both liked each other and became fast friends. Boswell began his literary career in 1760 by writing pamphlets. In 1791 he published a biography ~~about~~ Samuel Johnson (''The Life of Samuel Johnson'') which today is known to be one of the best biographies ever written about Johnson. The biography was published in two volumes. "Contemporary criticism set the pattern of acclaim for the work and derision for its author." (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/74986/James-Boswell)		In 1763, James Boswell (1740-1795) met Samuel Johnson by accident in a bookshop. Both liked each other and became fast friends. Boswell began his literary career in 1760 by writing pamphlets. In 1791 he published a biography of Samuel Johnson (''The Life of Samuel Johnson'') which today is known to be one of the best biographies ever written about Johnson. The biography was published in two volumes. "Contemporary criticism set the pattern of acclaim for the work and derision for its author." (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/74986/James-Boswell)


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	'''Conflict with his patron'''		'''Conflict with his patron'''

	Samuel Johnson needed several years to write his ~~English dictionary~~. Since he could not finance his work on his own, Jonson looked for a patron - and a man called Lord Chesterfield offered his help. Nevertheless, Johnson never received money from his ~~parton~~ and never heard from him until ~~his dictionary~~ was finished. Now, Lord Chesterfield expected a dedication to him ~~in Jonhson's dictionary~~. The letter Johnson wrote to Chesterfield in response to his demand is well-known. In this letter, ~~Jonhson~~ describes a patron as someone who stands on the river bank watching a man drowning. Then, after the drowning man is saved, the patron asks him if he can help.		Samuel Johnson needed several years to write his ''Dictionary''. Since he could not finance his work on his own, Jonson looked for a patron - and a man called Lord Chesterfield offered his help. Nevertheless, Johnson never received money from his patron and never heard from him until the ''Dictionary'' was finished. Now, Lord Chesterfield expected a dedication to him. The letter Johnson wrote to Chesterfield in response to his demand is well-known. In this letter, Johnson describes a patron as someone who stands on the river bank watching a man drowning. Then, after the drowning man is saved, the patron asks him if he can help.


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	'''Johnson as a man of letters'''		'''Johnson as a man of letters'''

	Not only did Samuel Johnson write his famous ~~English dictionary~~, he is also known for his poems and ~~othe~~ literary works.		Not only did Samuel Johnson write his famous ''Dictionary'', he is also known for his poems and other literary works.
	His literary career began shortly after his marriage. Johnson did not have much money and in order to earn some extra money, he started to write small articles for Edward Cave, publisher of ''The Gentleman's Magazine'', the first example of a magazine in a modern sense.		His literary career began shortly after his marriage. Johnson did not have much money and in order to earn some extra money, he started to write small articles for Edward Cave, publisher of ''The Gentleman's Magazine'', the first example of a magazine in a modern sense.
	Quickly, Johnson realized that Pope's imitations of Horace's satires were very fashionable at that time and so he decided to write an imitation of Juvenal's satires and called his poem ''London''. This poem was very successful and was also acknowledged and praised by Pope himself.		Quickly, Johnson realized that Pope's imitations of Horace's satires were very fashionable at that time and so he decided to write an imitation of Juvenal's satires and called his poem "London. This poem was very successful and was also acknowledged and praised by Pope himself.
	In the following years, Johnson kept on writing for ''The Gentleman's Magazine''.		In the following years, Johnson kept on writing for ''The Gentleman's Magazine''.
	Moreover, he wrote biographies and even a preface to Shakespeare as well as some novels.		Moreover, he wrote biographies and even a preface to Shakespeare as well as some novels.

	'''Major works'''		'''Major works and contributions'''

	Essays, pamphlets, periodicals, sermons		Essays, pamphlets, periodicals, sermons
	1732–33 Birmingham Journal,		1732–33 ''Birmingham Journal''
	1747 Plan for a Dictionary of the English Language,		1747 Plan for a ''Dictionary of the English Language''
	1750–52 The Rambler,		1750–52 ''The Rambler''
	1753–54 The Adventurer,		1753–54 ''The Adventurer''
	1756 Universal Visiter,		1756 ''Universal Visiter''
	1756- The Literary Magazine, or Universal Review,		1756- ''The Literary Magazine, or Universal Review''
	1758–60 The Idler (1758–1760),		1758–60 ''The Idler'' (1758–1760),
	1770 The False Alarm,		1770 ''The False Alarm''
	1771 Thoughts on the Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands,		1771 ''Thoughts on the Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands''
	1774 The Patriot,		1774 ''The Patriot''
	1775 A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland		1775 ''A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland'',
	Taxation No Tyranny ,		''Taxation No Tyranny''
	1781 The Beauties of Johnson,		1781 ''The Beauties of Johnson''

	Poetry		Poetry
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	1738 London,		1738 London,
	1747 Prologue at the Opening of the Theatre in Drury Lane,		1747 Prologue at the Opening of the Theatre in Drury Lane,
	1749 The Vanity of Human Wishes		1749 ''The Vanity of Human Wishes''
	Irene, a Tragedy		''Irene, a Tragedy''

	Biographies, criticism		Biographies, criticism
	1744 Life of Mr Richard Savage,		1744 ''Life of Mr Richard Savage''
	1745 Miscellaneous Observations on the Tragedy of Macbeth,		1745 ''Miscellaneous Observations on the'' Tragedy of Macbeth
	1756 "Life of Browne" in Thomas Browne's Christian Morals		1756 "Life of Browne" in Thomas Browne's ''Christian Morals''
	Proposals for Printing, by Subscription, the Dramatick Works of William Shakespeare,		Proposals for Printing, by Subscription, the ''Dramatick Works of William Shakespeare''
	1765 Preface to the Plays of William Shakespeare		1765 Preface to the ''Plays of William Shakespeare''
	The Plays of William Shakespeare,		The Plays of William Shakespeare,
	1779–81 Lives of the Poets		1779–81 ''Lives of the Poets''

	Dictionary		Dictionary
	1755 Preface to a Dictionary of the English Language		1755 Preface to the ''Dictionary of the English Language''
	A Dictionary of the English Language		''A Dictionary of the English Language''

	Novellas		Novellas
	1759 The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia		1759 ''The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia''

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 Samuel Johnson was born in Lichfield, England, and from his early life on he suffered from several diseases (loss of hearing and blind in one eye). Since his father was a bookseller he early came into contact with books and developed a good knowledge even in his childhood.
-Johnson later spent a year at Pembroke College, Oxford,  but due to financial problems he had to leave. As a consequence “[…] he went to a severe depression” [quote from which source?] . His depression lasted for two years. It was in that time that Johnson met the Porters, a merchant family. Henry Porter was a big help for Johnson to get back his self-confidence. Porter’s wife Elizabeth was from the first day she met Johnson fascinated by him. After her husband’s death, she got married  (1735) to Samuel Johnson, who was 21 years younger than her (she was 46).
+Johnson later spent a year at Pembroke College, Oxford,  but due to financial problems he had to leave. As a consequence “[…] he went to a severe depression” [www.samueljohnson.com/brifbio.html] . His depression lasted for two years. It was in that time that Johnson met the Porters, a merchant family. Henry Porter was a big help for Johnson to get back his self-confidence. Porter’s wife Elizabeth was from the first day she met Johnson fascinated by him. After her husband’s death, she got married  (1735) to Samuel Johnson, who was 21 years younger than her (she was 46).
 His first profession was that of a schoolmaster but he had to give it up because he did not have a proper degree and he was not respected by his students since his appearance was not very pleasant.
-His career as a writer started in 1737 when Johnson went to London where he wrote for several periodicals. Later on, “he was assigned the task of writing thinly disguised reports of the debates in Parliament” [source?????]. Although he was quite successful in the 1730s and 40s, his real success started in the 1750s. Worth mentioning in this context is his ''Dictionary of the English Language'' which was published in 1755. ”Oxford University rewarded him with a Master of Arts degree, which came in time for him to include it on the title page of the Dictionary” [source???]. Moreover, Samuel Johnson is also known for his complete edition of Shakespeare’s works.
+His career as a writer started in 1737 when Johnson went to London where he wrote for several periodicals. Later on, “he was assigned the task of writing thinly disguised reports of the debates in Parliament” [www.samueljohnson.com/brifbio.html]. Although he was quite successful in the 1730s and 40s, his real success started in the 1750s. Worth mentioning in this context is his ''Dictionary of the English Language'' which was published in 1755. ”Oxford University rewarded him with a Master of Arts degree, which came in time for him to include it on the title page of the Dictionary” [justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/20.html]. Moreover, Samuel Johnson is also known for his complete edition of Shakespeare’s works.
 On 13 December 1784 Samuel Johnson died.
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	Samuel Johnson was born in Lichfield, England, and from his early life on he suffered from several diseases (loss of hearing and blind in one eye). Since his father was a bookseller he early came into contact with books and developed a good knowledge even in his childhood.		Samuel Johnson was born in Lichfield, England, and from his early life on he suffered from several diseases (loss of hearing and blind in one eye). Since his father was a bookseller he early came into contact with books and developed a good knowledge even in his childhood.

	Johnson later spent a year at ~~“Pembroke~~ College, Oxford,” but due to financial problems he had to leave. As a consequence ~~– it is worth remembering that he has always been an intellectual –~~ “[…] he went to a severe depression” . His depression lasted for two years. It was in that time that Johnson met the Porters, a merchant family. Henry Porter was a big help for Johnson to get back his self-confidence. Porter’s wife Elizabeth was from the first day she met Johnson fascinated by him. After her husband’s death, she got married (1735) to Samuel Johnson, who was 21 years younger than her (she was 46).		Johnson later spent a year at Pembroke College, Oxford, but due to financial problems he had to leave. As a consequence “[…] he went to a severe depression” [quote from which source?] . His depression lasted for two years. It was in that time that Johnson met the Porters, a merchant family. Henry Porter was a big help for Johnson to get back his self-confidence. Porter’s wife Elizabeth was from the first day she met Johnson fascinated by him. After her husband’s death, she got married (1735) to Samuel Johnson, who was 21 years younger than her (she was 46).

	His first profession was that of a schoolmaster but he had to give it up because he did not have a proper degree and he was not respected by his students since his appearance was not very pleasant.		His first profession was that of a schoolmaster but he had to give it up because he did not have a proper degree and he was not respected by his students since his appearance was not very pleasant.

	His career as a writer started in 1737 when Johnson went to London where he wrote for several periodicals. Later on, “he was assigned the task of writing thinly disguised reports of the debates in Parliament” . Although he was ~~quiet~~ successful in the 1730s and 40s, his real success started in the 1750s. Worth mentioning in this context is his ~~“Dictionary~~ of the English ~~Language”~~ which was published in 1755. ”Oxford University rewarded him with a Master of Arts degree, which came in time for him to include it on the title page of the ~~Dictionary~~.” Moreover, Samuel Johnson is also known for his complete edition on Shakespeare’s works.		His career as a writer started in 1737 when Johnson went to London where he wrote for several periodicals. Later on, “he was assigned the task of writing thinly disguised reports of the debates in Parliament” [source?????]. Although he was quite successful in the 1730s and 40s, his real success started in the 1750s. Worth mentioning in this context is his ''Dictionary of the English Language'' which was published in 1755. ”Oxford University rewarded him with a Master of Arts degree, which came in time for him to include it on the title page of the Dictionary” [source???]. Moreover, Samuel Johnson is also known for his complete edition of Shakespeare’s works.

	On 13 December 1784 Samuel Johnson died.		On 13 December 1784 Samuel Johnson died.

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	Samuel Johnson was born on 18 September 1709 as a son of a bookseller (Michael Johnson). He is considered as one of the chief intellectuals of ~~British thoughts~~.		Samuel Johnson was born on 18 September 1709 as son of a bookseller (Michael Johnson). He is considered as one of the chief British intellectuals of the 18th century.

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	~~[[File:http://www.marcdatabase.com/~lemur/lemur.com/garret/portraits/sjohnson-eminent.jpg]]~~

	Samuel Johnson was born on 18 September 1709 as a son of a bookseller (Michael Johnson). He is considered as one of the chief intellectuals of British thoughts.		Samuel Johnson was born on 18 September 1709 as a son of a bookseller (Michael Johnson). He is considered as one of the chief intellectuals of British thoughts.

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	Johnson later spent a year at “Pembroke College, Oxford,” but due to financial problems he had to leave. As a consequence – it is worth remembering that he has always been an intellectual – “[…] he went to a severe depression” . His depression lasted for two years. It was in that time that Johnson met the Porters, a merchant family. Henry Porter was a big help for Johnson to get back his self-confidence. Porter’s wife Elizabeth was from the first day she met Johnson fascinated by him. After her husband’s death, she got married (1735) to Samuel Johnson, who was 21 years younger than her (she was 46).		Johnson later spent a year at “Pembroke College, Oxford,” but due to financial problems he had to leave. As a consequence – it is worth remembering that he has always been an intellectual – “[…] he went to a severe depression” . His depression lasted for two years. It was in that time that Johnson met the Porters, a merchant family. Henry Porter was a big help for Johnson to get back his self-confidence. Porter’s wife Elizabeth was from the first day she met Johnson fascinated by him. After her husband’s death, she got married (1735) to Samuel Johnson, who was 21 years younger than her (she was 46).

	~~[[File:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Johnson_Wife.jpg]]~~

	His first profession was that of a schoolmaster but he had to give it up because he did not have a proper degree and he was not respected by his students since his appearance was not very pleasant.		His first profession was that of a schoolmaster but he had to give it up because he did not have a proper degree and he was not respected by his students since his appearance was not very pleasant.
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	http://www.samueljohnson.com/briefbio.html		http://www.samueljohnson.com/briefbio.html

	~~www.upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Johnson Wife.jpg~~

	~~www.marcdatabase.com/~lemur/lemur.com/garret/portraits/sjohnson-eminent.jpg~~