15 October 2009 at 6:15 pm
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) – popularly known as Dr Johnson - rose from humble beginnings as the son of a Lichfield bookseller to become one of the most celebrated literary figures of his day, immortalised in his great friend James Boswell’s biography, Life of Samuel Johnson. His contribution to the nation’s cultural life was recognised with a funeral and burial in Westminster Abbey on 20 December 1784.
The career of this great man of letters, as poet, biographer, lexicographer, essayist, editor, reviewer and publisher will be remembered on Thursday 15 October in the tercentenary year of his birth with a special evening of readings at Westminster Abbey followed by a reception in Poets’ Corner, near Johnson’s grave.
Johnson scholars and enthusiasts Lance Pierson, Karin Fernald, Michael Bundock and David Nokes will bring his famous and some lesser known works to life, capturing the incisive wit and intellectual insight, which so enthralled 18th century society but which remain as vibrant and pertinent as ever today.
The evening is part of the Samuel Johnson Tercentenary 2009: www.johnson2009.org
Introduction by Canon Nicholas Sagovsky
A reception will be held in Poets' Corner afterwards for those who wish to attend, hosted by the Dean & Chapter of Westminster
Tickets: £15
Available to purchase in the Westminster Abbey shop
or
By cheque, made payable to Dean & Chapter of Westminster, to:
Johnson bookings,
The Chapter Office, 20 Dean’s Yard,
Westminster Abbey, London
SW1P 3PA
(please include a SAE)
If you haven't already booked your tickets for this event and are concerned about the present postal strikes please call 020 7654 4889 to book.
You will need to confirm payment details and tickets will then be posted to you or can be collected in advance from the Chapter Office, 20 Dean's Yard, SW1P 3PA or on the door.
Further Enquiries:
Email: bookings@westminster-abbey.org
Telephone: 020 7654 4823
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