Boswell's Life of Johnson
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- First published
- 1791
- Pages
- 489
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Often called the greatest biography in the English language, Boswell's monumental life of Dr. Samuel Johnson brings the brilliant, cantankerous man of letters vividly to life through decades of recorded conversations, witty pronouncements, and intimate detail. Boswell followed Johnson closely, capturing his talk, his prejudices, his kindness, and his towering intellect with unprecedented fidelity and affection. The result is not just a portrait of one extraordinary man but a rich panorama of eighteenth-century London and its literary world. Endlessly quotable and warmly human, Boswell's Life of Johnson set the standard for biography and remains one of the most entertaining and beloved books ever written.
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Book facts
- Author
- James Boswell
- First published
- 1791
- Reading time
- About 16 hours
- Pages
- 489
- Language
- English
- Genre
- British Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online