Selections from the Life of Samuel Johnson - Couverture souple

Boswell, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0486828433 ISBN 13 : 9780486828435

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2018

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

The work of James Boswell (1740 95) is so well known that the dictionary defines "Boswell" as "a person who records in detail the life of a usually famous contemporary." In his case, the famous contemporary was Samuel Johnson, and Boswell's record of the great sage's life combining memoir, conversation, and historical record created a startlingly new and intimate approach that forever changed the genre of biography. With the 20th century publication of his long-lost London Journal, Boswell emerged from behind Johnson's substantial shadow to prove himself as fascinating a subject as his friend and mentor.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The most famous friendship in English literature arose between a distinguished 18th century author and his young admirer. The result is this brilliant narrative and its enduring portrait of an age as well as person. James Boswell profiles critic, author, and poet Samuel Johnson, recapturing the sage's wit and conversational style on topics from literature and politics to religion and gossip. This edition provides an accessible, abridged edition of the classic biography.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0486828433
• ISBN 13: 9780486828435
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italie