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Une réminiscence du Dr Samuel Johnson est une nouvelle écrite en 1917 et publiée pour la première fois dans le numéro de septembre 1917 du United Amateur , sous le pseudonyme Humphrey Littlewit, Esq. L'histoire est une parodie des affectations antiquaires de Lovecraft. Littlewit, le narrateur, est né le 20 août 1690 - 200 ans jour pour jour avant la date de naissance de Lovecraft, ce qui lui fait près de 228 ans alors qu'il écrit ses mémoires.

The narrator introduces himself as being 228 years old and goes on to document his interactions with Dr. Samuel Johnson. Being older and in a time when respect for elders was everything, the narrator expects Dr. Johnson to appreciate his writing, which the man does not. While the tale goes on to document other awkward meetings with Dr. Johnson, he ultimately dies younger than the narrator - who goes on to continue writing and living an unfulfilled life.

This is the tale of a 228 year old man, born in 1690, telling about his interactions with Dr. Samuel Johnson. A large part focuses on their belonging to a literary club and the other men who also participated in the club. It is a simple observance of social interactions, as put forth by a very old man and his dated voice.

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