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Title:
Life of Johnson, Volume 1
1709-1765
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Life of Johnson, Volume 1" by James Boswell is a historical biography written during the late 18th century. Through this detailed account, Boswell provides an intimate portrait of the renowned writer and philosopher Samuel Johnson, focusing on his life from 1709 to 1765. The work promises an exploration of Johnson's character, thoughts, and interactions with other eminent figures of his time, as well as insights into the literary landscape of Great Britain during that period. At the start of the biography, Boswell introduces the daunting task of capturing the life of a man known for his remarkable achievements in literature. He reflects on Johnson’s own belief that a person’s life would best be narrated by himself, noting that Johnson never completed his own autobiography. Boswell draws upon his long-standing friendship with Johnson, during which he recorded their conversations and sought out details from others about Johnson's life. He expresses his hope that this work will provide a complete and vivid portrayal of Johnson, encompassing not only significant events but also personal anecdotes and dialogues that reveal the depth of Johnson's character. The opening sets the stage for a rich narrative filled with reflections on Johnson's moral and intellectual achievements, as well as some of the struggles he faced throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boswell, James, 1740-1795
Editor: Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903
EBook No.: 8918
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Subject: Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Life of Johnson, Volume 1
1709-1765
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Life of Johnson, Volume 1" by James Boswell is a historical biography written during the late 18th century. Through this detailed account, Boswell provides an intimate portrait of the renowned writer and philosopher Samuel Johnson, focusing on his life from 1709 to 1765. The work promises an exploration of Johnson's character, thoughts, and interactions with other eminent figures of his time, as well as insights into the literary landscape of Great Britain during that period. At the start of the biography, Boswell introduces the daunting task of capturing the life of a man known for his remarkable achievements in literature. He reflects on Johnson’s own belief that a person’s life would best be narrated by himself, noting that Johnson never completed his own autobiography. Boswell draws upon his long-standing friendship with Johnson, during which he recorded their conversations and sought out details from others about Johnson's life. He expresses his hope that this work will provide a complete and vivid portrayal of Johnson, encompassing not only significant events but also personal anecdotes and dialogues that reveal the depth of Johnson's character. The opening sets the stage for a rich narrative filled with reflections on Johnson's moral and intellectual achievements, as well as some of the struggles he faced throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boswell, James, 1740-1795
Editor: Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903
EBook No.: 8918
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Subject: Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.