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100	1		_aJohnson, Samuel, _d1709-1784
245	1	4	_aThe Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 05 : _bMiscellaneous Pieces
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 05" by Samuel Johnson is a collection of various essays, prefaces, and treatises written in the mid-18th century. This volume primarily includes Johnson's reflections on language and lexicography, particularly focusing on his plans for the English Dictionary, which aimed to define and document the evolving nature of the English language. The opening of this volume features Johnson's detailed explanation of his ambitious project to create an English dictionary. He shares his thoughts on the challenges of defining words, fixing orthography, and the influence of time and fashion on language. Johnson expresses the complexities involved in balancing accuracy with accessibility, emphasizing the need for the dictionary to serve both critical and popular audiences. Through his meticulous approach, he outlines guidelines for word selection and usage, making the task of lexicography appear not only daunting but essential for the preservation of English language and grammar. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish essays -- 18th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11768
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