by Samuel Johnson
Which famous playwright is the subject of the Preface to Shakespeare?
What principle does Samuel Johnson dismiss as irrelevant when critiquing Shakespeare?
What does Samuel Johnson attribute to the rougher aspects of Shakespeare's style?
What does Samuel Johnson say about Shakespeare's ability to stand the test of time?
In what year was the Preface to Shakespeare published?
According to Samuel Johnson in his preface, what is Shakespeare's virtue?
What genre does the Preface to Shakespeare belong to?
What does Samuel Johnson criticize about Shakespeare's works?
Who wrote the Preface to Shakespeare?
What does Samuel Johnson say is the only real test of greatness for a dramatist?