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Letters ... Addressed To The Rev. W.j. Temple, Publ. With Intr. And Notes [by Sir P. Francis]

Letters ... Addressed To The Rev. W.j. Temple, Publ. With Intr. And Notes [by Sir P. Francis]

James Boswell

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Historia de Europa
ISBN:
9781271628957
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This volume presents a collection of letters written by James Boswell, the famed biographer of Samuel Johnson, to his close friend, the Reverend William Johnson Temple. These letters offer a fascinating glimpse into Boswell’s personal life, thoughts, and the literary circles of 18th-century England. Spanning many years, the correspondence reveals Boswell’s ambitions, anxieties, and the development of his literary career. Edited with an introduction and notes by Sir Philip Francis, these letters provide valuable context and insight into the world of James Boswell and his contemporaries. The collection will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts of biography, literary history, and 18th-century studies, offering a rich and intimate portrait of one of literature’s most intriguing figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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