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Which among the following is not a work of Samuel Johnson?

(1) The Rambler
(2) The Idler
(3) The Journal of Stella
(4) The Pernicious Effects of Revery

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The Rambler: This was a series of essays written by Samuel Johnson and published between 1750 and 1752.

The Idler: This was another series of essays by Samuel Johnson, published between 1758 and 1760.

The Journal of Stella: This work consists of a series of letters written by Jonathan Swift to Esther Johnson, whom Swift nicknamed "Stella". It is not a work by Samuel Johnson.

The Pernicious Effects of Revery: Although less well-known, this is also attributed to Samuel Johnson. He wrote on various topics, including the negative effects of idle fantasy and daydreaming, which aligns with his moralistic and didactic style.
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