Boswell's Life Of Johnson, Abridged (1917)

Boswell's Life of Johnson, Abridged (1917) is a condensed version of the original biography written by James Boswell about his friend and literary giant, Samuel Johnson. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Johnson, who was one of the most influential figures in 18th-century literature. The abridged version includes all of the most important and interesting parts of the original work, including Johnson's famous quotes, anecdotes about his life, and details of his friendships with other literary figures of the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the lives of its most famous writers.With Notes And An Introduction.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.