The Life of Samuel Johnson Vol. I
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: James Boswell
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This foundational literary biography presents a vivid and intimate portrait of Samuel Johnson, chronicled by his devoted friend and biographer James Boswell. It details Johnson’s intellectual pursuits, moral convictions, and towering influence on 18th-century English letters, while illustrating the social and cultural milieu in which he lived. Boswell instructs readers through a rich tapestry of conversations, correspondence, and firsthand observations, arguing for Johnson’s enduring legacy as a critic, lexicographer, and moralist. The volume uncovers the complexities of Johnson’s character—his wit, melancholy, and brilliance—through a narrative that balances admiration with psychological insight.
Author: James Boswell
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This foundational literary biography presents a vivid and intimate portrait of Samuel Johnson, chronicled by his devoted friend and biographer James Boswell. It details Johnson’s intellectual pursuits, moral convictions, and towering influence on 18th-century English letters, while illustrating the social and cultural milieu in which he lived. Boswell instructs readers through a rich tapestry of conversations, correspondence, and firsthand observations, arguing for Johnson’s enduring legacy as a critic, lexicographer, and moralist. The volume uncovers the complexities of Johnson’s character—his wit, melancholy, and brilliance—through a narrative that balances admiration with psychological insight.