Bøker av Samuel Johnson

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"The artist and architect El Lissitzky (1890-1941) is celebrated for his contributions to painting, architecture, photography, and graphic design, and for his role in disseminating Russian and Soviet avant-garde art in Europe during the 1920s. Though he worked in a diversity of media, Lissitzky nonetheless produced the majority of his work on paper in the form of innovative photomontages, architectural drawings, lithographs, typography, books, and photo magazines. This monograph--the first career-spanning archival study of Lissitzky since 1968--reveals that the artist's multiple pursuits arose from his deep commitment to print as the premier medium of public exchange in the young and turbulent twentieth century. Samuel Johnson demonstrates that paper and print media were preoccupations that shaped Lissitzky's worldview, values, politics, and production in ways that have never been fully appreciated. Probing Lissitzky's stance on the problems of distribution and reception, this book offers a compelling and nuanced portrait of Lissitzky as experimenter, visionary designer, technocrat, and propagandist-the very prototype of the twentieth-century artist, with a legacy that remains largely on paper"--

Rasselas is a fable-like story, more apologue than novel, written by Johnson in 1759 to help pay for the costs of his recently-deceased mother¿s funeral. While the plot is basic and the characters are thin, the work is an important philosophical piece exploring whether or not humanity can attain happiness.Rasselas, an Abyssinian prince, travels with his sister Nekayah, her handmaiden Pekuah, and the wise poet Imlac¿a proxy for Johnson himself. Their exploration of happiness and the meaning of leading a happy life is a complex and subtle one, though the work ends with ¿nothing concluded.¿ Johnson leaves the reader to ponder: Can an individual ever attain happiness in any meaningful sense?

Samuel Johnson wrote a book called "A Grammar of the English Tongue." It is a complete guide to the rules of English grammar and syntax. It is meant to help people improve their writing and speaking skills. The book is divided into several sections, covering topics such as parts of speech, syntax, punctuation, and spelling. It also includes examples of correct and incorrect usage, as well as exercises to help readers practice applying the rules. Johnson's writing style is clear and straightforward, making the book easy to understand even for those with little prior knowledge of grammar. His approach to grammar is prescriptive, meaning that he sets out rules for correct usage rather than describing how people actually use the language. Even though it was written more than 250 years ago, "A Grammar of the English Tongue" is still a good book for anyone who wants to learn more about the English language. Its influence can be seen in many subsequent works on English grammar and usage.

Notes to Shakespeare, Volume III ; The Tragedies, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.