James Boswell: The Earlier Years 1740-1769
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Author: Frederick A. Pottle
Binding: Hardback
Published: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Frederick A. Pottle's acclaimed biography, James Boswell: The Earlier Years 1740-1769, chronicles the formative decades of the renowned diarist and biographer. This meticulous work uncovers Boswell's intellectual development, his early literary aspirations, and the significant relationships that shaped his character before his celebrated association with Samuel Johnson. Pottle presents a vivid portrait of 18th-century Scottish and English society, illustrating the cultural milieu in which Boswell came of age. The narrative details his education, travels, and initial forays into the literary world, offering profound insights into the man behind the monumental Life of Samuel Johnson. This scholarly account provides an essential foundation for understanding one of literature's most fascinating figures.
Author: Frederick A. Pottle
Binding: Hardback
Published: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Frederick A. Pottle's acclaimed biography, James Boswell: The Earlier Years 1740-1769, chronicles the formative decades of the renowned diarist and biographer. This meticulous work uncovers Boswell's intellectual development, his early literary aspirations, and the significant relationships that shaped his character before his celebrated association with Samuel Johnson. Pottle presents a vivid portrait of 18th-century Scottish and English society, illustrating the cultural milieu in which Boswell came of age. The narrative details his education, travels, and initial forays into the literary world, offering profound insights into the man behind the monumental Life of Samuel Johnson. This scholarly account provides an essential foundation for understanding one of literature's most fascinating figures.