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A Shorter Boswell
Hardcover
Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresLiterary Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025982670
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Shorter Boswell offers a curated and accessible entry into one of the most celebrated biographies in the English language: James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson. This volume, edited by John Bailey, distills the vast original work into a more concise format while preserving the wit, wisdom, and intellectual vigor that made the original a masterpiece of literary history.
The work focuses on the life and times of Dr. Samuel Johnson, the legendary lexicographer, critic, and conversationalist. Through Boswell's keen observations and meticulous recording of dialogue, readers are transported to 18th-century London, witnessing the lively debates and profound friendships of the era's literary elite. From Johnson's robust opinions on literature and morality to his daily habits and eccentricities, this book captures the essence of a man who dominated his age.
Ideal for both students of English literature and general readers, A Shorter Boswell highlights the enduring charm of Boswell's narrative style. It remains a vital portrait of human character and a testament to the art of biography, providing a vivid window into the mind of a giant of letters.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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