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The first comprehensive English dictionary, titled "A Dictionary of the English Language," was compiled by Samuel Johnson and published in 1755. Samuel Johnson, an influential English writer and lexicographer, worked on the dictionary with a team of assistants. His approach was descriptive, aiming to capture the language as it was used. Johnson's dictionary had a significant impact on English lexicography and language standardization, setting the stage for future dictionaries.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Brief History: Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Samuel Johnson compiled English Dictionary in1755.
His well-known works :
- A Voyage to Abyssinia
- London: A Poem
- The Vanity of Human Wishes
- The Tragedy of Irene
- The Patriot (Pamphlet)
- Preface to Shakespeare
- The False alarms
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