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James Boswell
James Boswell (1740-1795) was a lawyer, diarist, and author born in Edinburgh. He is best known as the biographer of Samuel Johnson. Boswell is known for taking voracious notes on the grand tour of Europe that he took as a young nobleman and, subsequently, of his tour to Scotland with Johnson. He also recorded meetings and conversations with eminent individuals belonging to 'The Club', including David Garrick, Edmund Burke, Joshua Reynolds and Oliver Goldsmith. Samuel Johnson was born in Lichfield in 1709 and was educated at Lichfield Grammar School and, for a short time, at Pembroke College, Oxford. In 1735 he married Elizabeth Jervis Porter and in 1737 moved to London. There, he became a regular contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, but struggled to earn a living from writing. His London: A Poem in Imitation of the Third Satire of Juvenal was published anonymously in 1738 and attracted some attention. From 1750 to 1752 he issued the Rambler, a periodical written almost entirely by himself, and consolidated his position as a notable moral essayist with some twenty-five essays in the Adventurer. When his Dictionary of the English Language was published in 1755, Johnson took on the proportions of a literary monarch in the London of his day. In need of money to visit his sick mother, he wrote Rasselas (1759) reportedly in the evenings of one week, finishing a couple of days after his mother's death. In 1763 Boswell became his faithful follower and it is mainly due to him that we owe our intimate knowledge of Johnson. Johnson's last major work was Lives of the Poets. He died in December 1784.
THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON - All 6 Volumes in One Edition encapsulates a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of one of literature's most formidable figures, Samuel Johnson. This anthology not only traces Johnson's intellectual journeys and personal idiosyncrasies but does so through a mosaic of narratives that capture the spirit of 18th-century English literature. The range of literary styles, from poignant biographical accounts to rich examinations of his literary criticism, illustrates a period teeming with literary experimentation and evolution. The collection stands out not only for its detailed chronicling of Johnson's life but also for its reflection on the societal and literary norms of the time. The contributing authors, James Boswell and Grosvenor Osgood, bring distinct voices that together weave a complex biographical tapestry. Boswell's vivid narrative style complements Osgood's analytical prowess, offering a multi-dimensional view of Johnson's character and his era. The anthology is aligned with the larger movement of biography as a literary form in the 18th century, showcasing how personal narrative can intersect with historical discourse to reveal deeper truths about human experience. For scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and biography, this collection offers a unique opportunity to explore the life of Samuel Johnson through diverse scholarly lenses. The anthology serves not only as an educational tool but also as a platform for engaging with the methodologies of biographical writing. Readers are encouraged to delve into this richly layered text to uncover the multifaceted personality of Johnson and the literary genius of his biographers, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of biography.
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