Samuel johnson and the journey into words
Auteur :
Mugglestone, Lynda
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198830689
Date de publication :
6 sept. 2018
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,8 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
378 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book looks at the range of Johnson's writings on, and the complexity of his thinking about, language and lexicography. It casts new light on Johnson's life in language provides a convincing reassessment of his impact on English culture, the making of dictionaries, and their role in a nation's identity.