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The Life of Samuel Johnson

The Life of Samuel Johnson

Boswell, James

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ISBN10: 1498117872
ISBN13: 9781498117876
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Mar 30 2014
Pages: 582
Weight: 2.93
Height: 1.18 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Life of Samuel Johnson is a biography written by James Boswell that chronicles the life of one of the most celebrated figures of 18th-century England, Samuel Johnson. Johnson was a writer, lexicographer, and literary critic who made significant contributions to English literature and the English language. Boswell's biography is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of biography in the English language.The book is divided into several parts, each dealing with a different period of Johnson's life. Boswell draws on his personal friendship with Johnson to provide a detailed and intimate portrait of the man, his thoughts, and his works. He also includes numerous anecdotes and conversations that he had with Johnson, which provide insight into his personality and character.Throughout the book, Boswell explores Johnson's literary achievements, including his landmark dictionary of the English language, as well as his struggles with poverty, depression, and illness. He also delves into Johnson's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including his close friend and fellow writer, Oliver Goldsmith.The Life of Samuel Johnson is a vivid and engaging portrait of one of the most influential figures of 18th-century England. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a man who left an indelible mark on English literature and language, and who continues to be celebrated and studied to this day.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1793 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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