Boswell's Life of Johnson

This book is a comprehensive account of the life of English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson. The author draws on primary sources such as Boswell's journals and Johnson's own writings to provide a detailed picture of Johnson's life and times. The text is supplemented with illustrations and maps that help the reader better understand the world in which Johnson lived. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in eighteenth-century English literature and culture.
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