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Everybody's Boswell: Being the Life of Samuel Johnson Abridged From James Boswell's Complete Text
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Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025643854
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 696
Weight: 2.52
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Everybody's Boswell offers a refined and accessible distillation of James Boswell's monumental biography of the legendary English lexicographer, essayist, and moralist, Samuel Johnson. Widely considered one of the greatest biographical achievements in the English language, this work captures the vibrant intellectual atmosphere of 18th-century London. Through Boswell's meticulous records of Johnson's sharp wit and formidable conversations, readers are introduced to a man of immense learning and complex character.
This abridged version preserves the most essential anecdotes and dialogues that define Johnson's legacy, including his Herculean effort to produce the Dictionary of the English Language and his influential role within his famous literary circle. The narrative provides an intimate portrait of Johnson's relationships with the luminaries of his age, offering a rich window into the cultural and social dynamics of the Georgian era. By focusing on the most compelling highlights of the original expansive text, Everybody's Boswell underscores the enduring relevance of Johnson's observations on literature, morality, and the human condition. It remains a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the life of one of Britain's most iconic intellectual figures.
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