Books by James Boswell

Considered one of the best written biographies of all-time, The Life of Samuel Johnson gives insight into the glowing mystique of the prominent English writer. By incorporating key elements from his past and personal relationships, James Boswell creates an extensive narrative of the revered figure.Drawn from Boswell's own journals, the author recounts the life and experiences of Samuel Johnson. He uses his personal connection to investigate Johnson's origin and rise to power. His career is filtered through brief episodes highlighting obstacles and successes alongside his notable peers. It's an intimate record of the celebrated writer and fixture within literary circles. Through his compelling writing, James Boswell successfully illustrates the character and reality of Samuel Johnson. The biography explores his strengths and weaknesses as well as his motivations and fears. Boswell's input is crucial to the story structure, delivering an informative and impactful narrative. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Life of Samuel Johnson is both modern and readable.

Considered one of the best written biographies of all-time, The Life of Samuel Johnson gives insight into the glowing mystique of the prominent English writer. By incorporating key elements from his past and personal relationships, James Boswell creates an extensive narrative of the revered figure.Drawn from Boswell¿s own journals, the author recounts the life and experiences of Samuel Johnson. He uses his personal connection to investigate Johnson¿s origin and rise to power. His career is filtered through brief episodes highlighting obstacles and successes alongside his notable peers. It¿s an intimate record of the celebrated writer and fixture within literary circles. Through his compelling writing, James Boswell successfully illustrates the character and reality of Samuel Johnson. The biography explores his strengths and weaknesses as well as his motivations and fears. Boswell¿s input is crucial to the story structure, delivering an informative and impactful narrative. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Life of Samuel Johnson is both modern and readable.

A scholarly edition of the life of Samuel Johnson. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.

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Samuel Johnson, der levede fra 1709 til 1784, var en meget indflydelsesrig engelsk kritiker og forfatter. Mest kendt er han i dag for "A Dictionary of the English Language", som udkom i 1755 og var den første ordbog over det engelske sprog.At Samuel Johnson stadig er et kendt navn skyldes ikke mindst vennen James Boswells biografi "Life of Samuel Johnson", på dansk med titlen "Dr. Johnson", der den dag i dag anses for at være en af de fineste biografier på engelsk. Boswell var en meget dygtig skribent, og "Dr. Johnson" har ikke alene været med til at sikre kendskabet til Samuel Johnson for eftertiden – den er også et stort litterært værk i sig selv.James Boswell (1740-1795) var en skotsk adelsmand, der for eftertiden er blevet kendt for sine meget omfattende dagbogsskriverier og for sin biografi om litteraten Samuel Johnson. Boswell begyndte at skrive dagbog, da han som ung mand opholdt sig i London i 1762-63, og han fortsatte resten af livet.

James Boswells "London dagbog" er blevet til i årene 1762-1763, da den blot 22-årige skotte opholdt sig i byen i en periode på ni måneder. For eftertiden giver dagbogen et vigtigt indblik i livet i storbyen i midten af 1700-tallet. Den er dog ikke kun interessant som historisk dokument, men også i kraft af sine litterære kvaliteter, for Boswell var en dygtig skribent. Undervejs præsenteres vi for et broget persongalleri fra alle samfundslag – blandt andre elskerinden Louisa, der har smittet Boswell med gonorré, og den senere ven Samuel Johnson, om hvem Boswell senere skrev en meget berømt biografi.James Boswell (1740-1795) var en skotsk adelsmand, der for eftertiden er blevet kendt for sine meget omfattende dagbogsskriverier og for sin biografi om litteraten Samuel Johnson. Boswell begyndte at skrive dagbog, da han som ung mand opholdt sig i London i 1762-63, og han fortsatte resten af livet.

WORK IS IN FRENCH This book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to access old and often rare books from the BnF's heritage funds.

Originally published in 1923, this book presents the complete text of James Boswell's 1768 work, The Journal of a Tour to Corsica. An editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Corsica, travel writing and the works of Boswell.