Henry Hitchings was born in 1974. Educated at the universities of Oxford and London, he wrote his doctoral thesis on Samuel Johnson. He has contributed to many newspapers and magazines.
'We know a great deal about Samuel Johnson...Hitchings approaches the formidable presence from a different angle, showing us how the whole man can be found in the pages of his Dictionary'. - Literary ReviewHitchings offers us a highly entertaining guided tour...anyone interested in dictionaries, Dr Johnson or the English language will surely spend many happy hours with this book - The IndependentA goldmine of pleasures . . . Hitchings has an infectious relish for words . . . Ingenious and fascinating - The Sunday TimesExcellent. - Daily ExpressImmensely enjoyable, easily erudite - Scotland On SundayI can warmly recommend Henry Hitching's book...affectionate in its portrayal of Johnson, the book itself is immensely likeable, written with serious intent and gentle good humour. - SpectatorLively and entertaining - ObserverA pleasant stroll, with a genial guide, through Johnson's life...anyone who picks up this book will have a whale ("the largest of the fish") of a time ("the measure of duration") - The Independent on Sunday
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