samuel johnson essayist Samuel johnson, an english writer english poet, critic, essayist and lexicographer samuel johnson (1709 – 1784), posing with a book and a cane, 1750.
{"Image ImageDescription": "English poet, critic, essayist and lexicographer Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784), posing with a book and a cane, 1750.  Original Artwork: After a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)"}