Johnson's Dictionary and the Language of Learning
Download or Read eBook Johnson's Dictionary and the Language of Learning PDF written by Robert DeMaria and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Robert DeMaria |
Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2000-09-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 080784201X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780807842010 |
Rating | : 4/5 (1X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Johnson's Dictionary and the Language of Learning by : Robert DeMaria
Book excerpt: Although the Dictionary is primarily a philological work, DeMaria shows how it also serves literary, moral, and educational purposes. By analyzing the content of the 116,000 illustrative quotations used by Johnson, the author illuminates the major