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Literary analysis of Johnson's writings in relation to Edmund Spenser. Features extensive notes and bibliographical info.
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Critical analysis of Johnson's use of literary sources in his dictionary, and his contribution to the development of modern English. Includes extensive notes and bibliography.
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A critical analysis of Johnson's commentary on the period later called the Renaissance by Jack Lynch. In-depth article with extensive notes and bibliography.
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Rutgers University: Use, Elegance, and National Identity in Johnson's Dictionary

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An analytical discussion of Johnson's use of literary technique in his dictionary. It includes notes and bibliography.
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Rutgers University: Life of Milton by Samuel Johnson

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This annotated version of Johnson's Life of Milton contains hyperlinks to explanatory notes added by the editor of the online edition.
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Rutgers University: The Life of Pope by Samuel Johnson

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This is an online edition of a text printed in 1905. An abridged version is also available.