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Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Piozzi, Hester Lynch
Morley, Henry

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Biographies GeneralLiterary CriticismBritish History

ISBN10: 102306300X
ISBN13: 9781023063005
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Hesther Lynch Piozzi's Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. during the last twenty years of his life offers a captivating glimpse into the life and personality of one of English literature's most influential figures. More than a simple biography, this collection of anecdotes paints a vibrant portrait of Samuel Johnson as a man of wit, intellect, and complex character.

Piozzi, a close friend and confidante of Johnson, provides invaluable firsthand observations from the last two decades of his life. These personal recollections offer a unique perspective, revealing Johnson's conversational style, his intellectual debates, and his interactions with the literary and social circles of 18th-century England. Readers interested in literary biography and the period will find this work a rich resource, filled with insightful commentary and engaging stories. It is a vital text for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Samuel Johnson and the world that shaped him. A classic of biographical literature.

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