Life of Johnson, Volume 5 by James Boswell

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Author Boswell, James, 1740-1795
Editor Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903
Title Life of Johnson, Volume 5
Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774)
Note Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_of_Samuel_Johnson
Credits Produced by David Widger, Jonathan Ingram, Charlie Kirschner
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Life of Johnson, Volume 5" by James Boswell is a historical account composed in the late 18th century. This volume specifically features Boswell's detailed journal chronicling his journey through the Hebrides alongside the eminent writer Samuel Johnson. The narrative captures not only their travels but also the rich conversations and interactions they experienced during this significant tour. At the start of the volume, Boswell expresses his enthusiasm about finally embarking on this long-anticipated trip with Johnson, reflecting on the allure of Scotland's remote islands and their unique culture. The opening passages reveal Boswell's successful efforts to convince Johnson to leave London, emphasizing Johnson's complex character and reputation as a literary figure. Detailed accounts of their arrival in Edinburgh, encounters with fellow intellectuals, and their observations of local customs and landscapes set the stage for the exploration ahead. Boswell's affectionate portrayal of Johnson, coupled with various conversations and musings on subjects such as law, philosophy, and Scottish history, lays a strong foundation for the experiences that unfold throughout their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Subject Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 10451
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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