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James Boswell

 
9781332803309: The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Meet the vivid portrait of Samuel Johnson through Boswell’s intimate, first-hand notes.

A master biographer captures Johnson in dialogue, daily life, and the sharp edge of his thinking. This edition presents a close, lively look at the man behind the dictionary, told through conversations, reflections, and small, telling details.

In these pages, Johnson speaks with wit and precision on language, literature, and everyday life. Readers glimpse his opinions, battles with pretension, and practical approach to money, gardens, and hospitality. The scenes unfold with warmth and humor, offering a humane portrait of a towering intellect in conversation with friends and visitors.
  • Witness Johnson’s thoughts on reading, rhetoric, and the art of conversation.
  • Enjoy vivid exchanges about poetry, prose, and the use of language.
  • See how daily life—gardens, meals, travel—shapes his ideas and character.
  • Read the spontaneous wit, memory, and moral earnestness that defined his fame.
Ideal for readers of literary biography and fans of Boswell’s classic chronicle, who want a direct, human look at one of English literature’s most influential figures.

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