Life of Johnson, Volume 4 by James Boswell
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About this eBook
| Author | Boswell, James, 1740-1795 |
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| Title |
Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by David Widger, Jonathan Ingram, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "Life of Johnson, Volume 4" by James Boswell is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume chronicles the life of the renowned author and lexicographer Dr. Samuel Johnson from 1780 to 1784, while also incorporating Boswell's own experiences and reflections during this period, including a collection of Johnson's notable sayings. The text serves not only as a biography of Johnson but also as a rich exploration of his thoughts, conversations, and the intellectual milieu of the time. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed examination of Johnson's life and mind during the years leading up to his death. Boswell expresses his disappointment at not having met Johnson recently but compensates by sharing a collection of Johnson's sayings, some of which were recorded by himself and his friend Mr. Langton. A series of vignettes showcases Johnson's thoughts on literature, poetry, morality, and personal observations, indicating his candid and often humorous disposition. As Boswell introduces themes central to Johnson's character, the reader gets a glimpse into the vibrant discussions and sharp wit that characterized Johnson's literary circles. This initial portion of the narrative primes the reader for the deeper explorations of both Johnson's personal and public lives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10357 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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