Project Gutenberg 2000-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 63 Piozzi, Hester Lynch 1741 1821 Thrale, Hester Lynch Piozzi, Hester Lynch Salusbury Thrale Morley, Henry 1822 1894 Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. During the Last Twenty Years of His Life This eText was transcribed from the 1901 Cassell and Company edition by Les Bowler "Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, LL.D." by Hester Lynch Piozzi is a collection of biographical anecdotes and reflections written in the late 18th century. This work provides insight into the life and character of the noted author and critic Samuel Johnson, particularly during the last twenty years of his life. It captures moments from his friendships, personal experiences, and social interactions, drawing a vivid portrait of Johnson's personality and thoughts. The opening of this memoir begins with a brief introduction to Hester Lynch Piozzi, formerly Mrs. Thrale, who was a close friend to Johnson and provided a home for him in his later years. It outlines her background, their relationship, and the literary atmosphere of the time. Piozzi shares personal anecdotes about Johnson, his family, and his early life, portraying the complexities of his character, his literary genius, and his often tumultuous relationships. The narrative suggests a blend of admiration and personal reflection, hinting at both the warmth of their camaraderie and the challenges of his personality. As the reader is drawn in, it sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Johnson’s influential life and the connections that shaped him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 PR Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Literature 328277 328165 2024-09-01T13:13:09.434023 2023-10-02T03:33:53.810689 text/html text/html 334275 2007-08-28T14:25:34 text/html 126112 2007-08-28T14:29:24 text/html application/zip 186695 2024-09-01T13:13:14.706993 application/epub+zip 189486 2024-09-01T13:13:10.847010 application/epub+zip 189486 2024-09-01T13:13:09.989031 application/epub+zip 405515 2024-09-01T13:13:17.857971 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384785 2024-09-01T13:13:14.124008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399913 2022-09-02T04:01:48.471316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309315 309248 2024-09-01T13:13:08.893042 2023-10-02T03:33:53.389683 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 309148 2007-08-28T14:29:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 122408 2007-08-28T14:29:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18731 2024-09-01T13:13:17.994967 application/rdf+xml 20713 2024-09-01T13:13:10.334010 image/jpeg 4552 2024-09-01T13:13:10.160000 image/jpeg 186715 2024-09-01T13:13:09.468018 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia