Focus: Dr. Johnson [Samuel Johnson Profile] - nd [1975-1986]

Title

Focus: Dr. Johnson [Samuel Johnson Profile] - nd [1975-1986]

Description

Sean Street reads the profile of Samuel Johnson, born on the 18th of September of 1709 in Litchfield and famous for the compilation of the very first edition of the Dictionary of the English Language in 1755 and for editing several subsequent editions. Sean Street also talks to his biographer, James Boswell and tells us his life and story. Sean Street interviews Margareth Elliot, the curator of his former house in 17 Gough Square in London. He died on December 13, 1784. Includes literary works. [Box 1 - Sean Street Collection]

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Duration

00:51:25

Production company

2CR

Extent

1 tape

Credits

Series Producer

Sean Street

Presenter

Sean Street

Interviewees

Margareth Elliot; James Boswell