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Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was the leading literary scholar and critic of his time. A writer of vigor, power, passion, and profundity, he helped to shape and define the Augustan Age.
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
A Dictionary of the English Language
The Supplicating Voice
A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland

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The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
A Dictionary of the English Language
The Supplicating Voice
A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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