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The biography offers an in-depth portrayal of Samuel Johnson, renowned for creating the first recognized English dictionary. Written by his friend James Boswell in 1791, it is celebrated as the greatest biography in English literature. Boswell's meticulous journal-keeping and engaging conversations with Johnson provide rich details and character insights. He also gathered numerous letters and verified anecdotes, resulting in a captivating and authentic depiction of Johnson's life and personality. This edition follows an acclaimed abridgment and is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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The Life of Johnson, James Boswell
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- 2020
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- Title
- The Life of Johnson
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Boswell
- Publisher
- Neeland Media
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9781420967296
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, History, Literary Studies
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- The biography offers an in-depth portrayal of Samuel Johnson, renowned for creating the first recognized English dictionary. Written by his friend James Boswell in 1791, it is celebrated as the greatest biography in English literature. Boswell's meticulous journal-keeping and engaging conversations with Johnson provide rich details and character insights. He also gathered numerous letters and verified anecdotes, resulting in a captivating and authentic depiction of Johnson's life and personality. This edition follows an acclaimed abridgment and is printed on premium acid-free paper.