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Boswell's Life of Johnson
Hardcover
Historical FiguresLiterary Criticism
ISBN13: 9781023003445
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
James Boswell's Life of Johnson remains a cornerstone of English literature, offering unparalleled insight into the life and mind of the 18th-century literary critic, Samuel Johnson. This abridged and edited edition presents the core narrative of Boswell's biography, capturing the essence of Johnson's wit, wisdom, and complex personality.
Boswell meticulously chronicles Johnson's journey, painting a vivid portrait of a man who profoundly shaped the literary landscape of his time. More than just a biography, this work is a historical document that transports the reader to the heart of 18th-century intellectual life. Explore the world of Samuel Johnson through the eyes of his devoted biographer, and discover why Life of Johnson continues to captivate readers with its enduring story. This edition ensures that Boswell's classic work is accessible for anyone interested in literary history and biography.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 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.
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