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Samuel Johnson

    September 18, 1709 – December 13, 1784

    Samuel Johnson was a towering figure in English letters, renowned for his contributions as a poet, essayist, moralist, critic, and lexicographer. His penetrating insights into the human condition and his distinctive prose style have left an indelible mark on literature. Johnson's rigorous intellectual approach and profound moral compass are evident across his diverse body of work, which continues to shape literary discourse. He is celebrated not only for his foundational dictionary but also for his incisive critical evaluations and biographies of major poets, solidifying his legacy as a preeminent man of letters.

    Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
    A Grammar Of The English Tongue
    The Major Works
    The Oxford Authors
    Lives of the English Poets; 1
    Johnson on Shakespeare
    • 2024

      Lives of the Poets; In Nine Volumes

      Volume 7 - in large print

      • 700 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      The book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making historical texts more accessible, it focuses on preserving the original content while ensuring readability.

      Lives of the Poets; In Nine Volumes
    • 2024

      The Preface to a Dictionary of the English Language is a significant historical work, republished by Alpha Editions to ensure its continued relevance. This edition has been meticulously reformatted and retyped, providing a clear and readable text without relying on scanned copies of the original. The effort emphasizes the importance of preserving this classical text for both present and future generations.

      Preface to a Dictionary of the English Language
    • 2024

      El Lissitzky on Paper

      Print Culture, Architecture, Politics, 1919-1933

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      El Lissitzky, celebrated for his diverse contributions to the avant-garde movement, primarily worked with paper, creating innovative photomontages, architectural drawings, and typography. This comprehensive monograph is the first extensive study of his career since 1968, exploring how his engagement with print media shaped his worldview and artistic output. Samuel Johnson delves into Lissitzky's role as an experimenter and visionary, revealing his influence on the distribution and reception of art in the tumultuous early twentieth century, solidifying his legacy as a prototype of the modern artist.

      El Lissitzky on Paper
    • 2024

      The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., In Eleven Volumes

      Volume 10 - in large print

      • 768 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this edition, focuses on making classic texts more readable for a wider audience, ensuring that important historical literature remains available and enjoyable to all readers.

      The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., In Eleven Volumes
    • 2024

      The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., In Eleven Volumes

      Volume 6 - in large print

      • 720 pages
      • 26 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, designed specifically in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making classic texts more readable, ensuring that important historical literature remains available to a wider audience.

      The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., In Eleven Volumes
    • 2024

      The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., In Eleven Volumes

      Volume 11 - in large print

      • 776 pages
      • 28 hours of reading

      Focusing on accessibility, this edition is a reproduction of a historical work published by Megali, a house dedicated to producing large print books. This initiative aims to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that important historical texts remain available to a wider audience.

      The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., In Eleven Volumes
    • 2024

      Vathek (alternatively titled Vathek, an Arabian Tale or The History of the Caliph Vathek) is a Gothic novel written by William Beckford.

      The History of Caliph Vathek
    • 2023

      Lives of the English Poets; (177981) Waller, Milton, Cowley

      in large print

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on accessibility, this publication features a reproduction of a historical work in large print, catering specifically to readers with impaired vision. The Megali publishing house is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the readability of significant texts, ensuring that important historical literature remains accessible to all.

      Lives of the English Poets; (177981) Waller, Milton, Cowley
    • 2023

      Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

      in large print

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature accessible through large print formats. The focus on readability caters specifically to individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that classic texts remain available to a wider audience.

      Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
    • 2023

      A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland

      in large print

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision through large print formats. The focus on accessibility highlights the importance of including diverse readers in the literary community.

      A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland