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The Life Of Samuel Johnson V1

The Life Of Samuel Johnson V1

Boswell, James

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ISBN10: 1419184504
ISBN13: 9781419184505
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 23 2005
Pages: 660
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Samuel Johnson Volume 1 is a biography written by James Boswell about the famous English writer and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson. The book covers Johnson's life from his birth in 1709 to the year 1764. Boswell, who was a close friend of Johnson's, spent many years compiling information for the book, which was first published in 1791, 21 years after Johnson's death. The biography includes details about Johnson's childhood, education, career as a writer, his struggles with depression and physical ailments, and his relationships with friends and family. Boswell also includes anecdotes and conversations he had with Johnson, providing insight into his personality and thoughts on various subjects. The book is considered a classic of English literature and is praised for its vivid portrayal of Johnson's life and times.1906. Volume One covers the period of 1709-1775.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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