The Life Of Samuel Johnson
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ISBN10: 116276869X
ISBN13: 9781162768694
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 582
Weight: 2.85
Height: 1.18 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162768694
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 582
Weight: 2.85
Height: 1.18 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Life of Samuel Johnson is a biography written by James Boswell about the famous English literary figure, Samuel Johnson. The book is considered a classic of English literature and is widely regarded as one of the best biographies ever written. Boswell, who was a close friend of Johnson, spent many years compiling information and conducting interviews with Johnson's friends and family in order to create a comprehensive account of his life. The book covers Johnson's early years, his struggles with poverty and illness, his rise to fame as a writer, and his later years as a respected member of London society. It also provides insight into Johnson's personal life, including his relationships with family members, friends, and lovers. Throughout the book, Boswell provides detailed descriptions of Johnson's personality, habits, and mannerisms, as well as his opinions on a wide range of topics, from literature and politics to religion and morality. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and Boswell's affection for Johnson is evident throughout. Overall, The Life of Samuel Johnson is a fascinating and insightful portrait of one of the most important literary figures in English history, and a testament to the enduring power of friendship and human connection.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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