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Life Of Samuel Johnson

Life Of Samuel Johnson

Grant, F.

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ISBN10: 1163264547
ISBN13: 9781163264546
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Samuel Johnson is a biography written by Frank Grant that tells the story of the famous English writer and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson. The book covers Johnson's life from his birth in 1709 to his death in 1784, detailing his early years, his struggles with poverty and illness, and his rise to literary fame. Grant explores Johnson's relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time, including his close friendship with Joshua Reynolds and his rivalry with David Garrick. The book also delves into Johnson's personal life, including his marriage to Tetty Porter and his struggles with depression. Through extensive research and analysis, Grant provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of Johnson's life and legacy, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most important figures in English literature.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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