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Life And Conversations Of Samuel Johnson: Founded Chiefly Upon Boswell (1874)

Life And Conversations Of Samuel Johnson: Founded Chiefly Upon Boswell (1874)

Main, Alexander
Lewes, George Henry

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ArtistsGeneral LawBritish History

ISBN10: 143714747X
ISBN13: 9781437147476
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Life And Conversations Of Samuel Johnson: Founded Chiefly Upon Boswell (1874) is a book written by Alexander Main. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and conversations of Samuel Johnson, a prominent English writer and literary figure of the 18th century. The author has based his work mainly on the writings of James Boswell, a close friend of Johnson and the author of one of the most famous biographies in English literature, The Life of Samuel Johnson. Main's book provides a detailed account of Johnson's life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and personal relationships. The author also delves into Johnson's personality, his views on religion, politics, and society, and his famous wit and conversational skills. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of Johnson's life and personality. The author has used a variety of sources to support his research, including Johnson's own writings, letters, and diaries, as well as the accounts of his contemporaries. Overall, Life And Conversations Of Samuel Johnson: Founded Chiefly Upon Boswell is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the most influential figures in English literature. The book offers a unique insight into Johnson's personality and his contribution to the literary and intellectual culture of his time.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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