Samuel Johnson by Leslie Stephen

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Author Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904
Title Samuel Johnson
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Samuel Johnson" by Leslie Stephen is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson, exploring various significant aspects of his existence from childhood through to his literary contributions and his relationships with friends and contemporaries. The beginning of the book opens with an examination of Johnson's early life, detailing his background in Lichfield where he was born in 1709 to a bookseller father. This portion highlights the challenges he faced from a young age, including health issues and the influence of his father's ambitions. Johnson's childhood is portrayed as a mix of eccentricity and brilliance, marked by his early intellectual pursuits and social interactions that shaped his character. The narrative weaves in anecdotes about his quirky behavior and remarkable intellectual capacity, setting the stage for the deeper explorations of his literary career and personal struggles that follow in the subsequent chapters. (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. 11031
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 11, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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