The Story Of Doctor Johnson

The Story Of Doctor Johnson Being An Introduction To Boswell's Life (1919)

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""The Story Of Doctor Johnson: Being An Introduction To Boswell�������s Life"" is a book written by S. C. Roberts and published in 1919. The book is a biography of Samuel Johnson, a prominent 18th-century English writer, poet, and lexicographer. The author provides a comprehensive account of Johnson's life, from his early years to his literary achievements and his friendships with other notable figures of his time. The book also serves as an introduction to James Boswell's famous biography of Johnson, as Roberts examines the relationship between the two men and the impact that Boswell's work had on Johnson's legacy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Johnson's life and work, as well as for those studying the history of English literature.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163968802
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 204
Weight: 281g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 10mm