The Life Of Samuel Johnson V4

The Life Of Samuel Johnson V4

James Boswell

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120315922
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The Life of Samuel Johnson V4 is a book written by James Boswell, originally published in 1884. It is a biography of the famous English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, covering his life and works in great detail. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Johnson’s life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and personal relationships.In addition to the biography, the book also includes the Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, which is a travelogue written by Boswell documenting his journey with Johnson to the Scottish Hebrides in 1773. This journal provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Johnson, as well as the landscape and culture of Scotland during the 18th century.Overall, The Life of Samuel Johnson V4 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important literary figures in English history, as well as a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social and cultural context of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Samuel Johnson, or in the history of English literature and culture.With Notes And Appendices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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