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2004-02-01
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Stephen, Leslie
1832
1904
Stephen, Sir Leslie
Samuel Johnson
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"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.)
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Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography
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