Biography & Memoir

Life of Johnson, Volume 5 Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774)

This landmark work chronicles the final years of Samuel Johnson, the renowned English writer and literary critic.

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"Life of Johnson, Volume 5" by James Boswell is a biography published in 1791. This landmark work chronicles the final years of Samuel Johnson, the renowned English writer and literary critic. Drawing from Boswell's meticulous journals, the book recreates Johnson's life through vivid scenes and recorded conversations. Despite covering only the last twenty-two years of Johnson's existence, it became universally acclaimed and is often called the greatest biography in English. The work masterfully balances myth and reality, presenting Johnson as both moral hero and complex human being.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 676 pages
Published: 1 January 1791
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318707942