“Samuel Johnson” by Leslie Stephen is a concise yet insightful biography of one of England's most influential literary figures. Stephen, a renowned critic and historian, explores Johnson's life, character, and intellectual legacy with admiration and clarity. From Johnson's struggles with poverty and illness to his triumph as a lexicographer, moralist, and conversationalist, the book paints a vivid portrait of the man behind "A Dictionary of the English Language". It also delves into his complex relationships, wit, and enduring influence on English letters. "Samuel Johnson" is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887.
