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# B.S. Johnson

(1933–1973)   Writer

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B.S. Johnson was a writer, best known for *PENGUIN MODERN POETS 25*.

## Quick Facts About B.S. Johnson

Born February 5, 1933

Died November 13, 1973

Profession Writer

Notable works PENGUIN MODERN POETS 25

## About B.S. Johnson

Bryan Stanley William Johnson was an English experimental novelist, poet and literary critic. He also produced television programmes and made films.

##  Quotes by B.S. Johnson

> [In general, generalization is to lie, to tell lies.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-s-johnson/in-general-generalization-is-to-lie-to-tell-lies/)

[B.S. Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-s-johnson/)

[Generalization](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/generalization/)

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> [“Not how he died, not what he died of, even less why he died, are of concern, to me, only the fact…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/b-s-johnson/not-how-he-died-not-what-he-died-of-even-less-why-he-died-are-of/)

[B.S. Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-s-johnson/)

[Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bde/b-s-johnson-111123_death_not-how-he-died-not-what-he-died-of-even_2855327.jpg)

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