The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (1791) by James Boswell is a biography of English writer and literary critic Samuel Johnson. The work was from the beginning a universal critical and …

Samuel Johnson was born at Lichfield, in Staffordshire, on the 18th of September, N. S., 1709; and his initiation into the Christian Church was not delayed; for his baptism is recorded, in the …

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., generally regarded as the greatest of English biographies, written by James Boswell and published in two volumes in 1791. Boswell, a 22-year-old lawyer …

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May 12, 2006 · "Boswell's Life of Johnson" by James Boswell is a historical biography written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the life and thoughts of Samuel Johnson, a …

Aug 30, 1979 · At the centre of a brilliant circle which included Burke, Reynolds, Garrick, Fanny Burney and even George III, Boswell captures the powerful, troubled and witty figure of …

Jan 31, 2025 · Samuel Johnson, English critic, biographer, essayist, poet, and lexicographer who was one of the greatest figures of 18th-century life and letters. He is well remembered for his …

Samuel Johnson (18 September [ O.S. 7 September] 1709 – 13 December 1784), often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, …

Sep 1, 2005 · "Life of Johnson, Volume 1" by James Boswell is a historical biography written during the late 18th century. Through this detailed account, Boswell provides an intimate …