Project Gutenberg 2006-05-12 Public domain in the USA. 2602 Boswell, James 1740 1795 Osgood, Charles Grosvenor 1871 1964 Boswell's Life of Johnson Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_of_Samuel_Johnson Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "Boswell's Life of Johnson" by James Boswell is a historical biography written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the life and thoughts of Samuel Johnson, a prominent literary figure in 18th-century England, as observed and recorded by his close friend and biographer, James Boswell. It captures both Johnson's intellectual pursuits and his personal struggles, offering insights into his character through vivid narratives and conversations. The opening of "Boswell's Life of Johnson" sets the stage for a deeply personal and engaging exploration of Samuel Johnson's life. In this portion, the preface and introduction reveal Boswell’s meticulous methods in compiling the biography, emphasizing the significance of authenticity and detail in representing Johnson's thoughts and interactions with others. Boswell reflects on the sacrifices he made to accurately document Johnson’s conversations, showcasing a rich tapestry of 18th-century life and thought. As the text proceeds, it begins to introduce readers to Johnson's early years and the foundational influences that shaped his illustrious career, creating a compelling portrait of a man marked by both brilliance and adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography CT PR Text Category: Biographies Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 1408776 2025-08-01T10:12:19.187071 text/html 1386821 2025-01-24T06:58:48 text/html 585824 2025-08-01T10:12:32.118980 application/epub+zip 616055 2025-08-01T10:12:22.629048 application/epub+zip 603574 2025-08-01T10:12:21.267073 application/epub+zip 995155 2025-08-01T10:12:40.150969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 952946 2025-08-01T10:12:31.271991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 928043 2022-09-01T11:25:08.965347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1259131 2025-08-01T10:12:17.566060 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1239335 2025-01-24T06:58:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1259050 2013-10-07T14:08:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20846 2025-08-01T10:12:40.293922 application/rdf+xml 14712 2025-08-01T10:12:21.836046 image/jpeg 3954 2025-08-01T10:12:21.530013 image/jpeg 496306 2013-10-07T14:09:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 483323 2013-10-07T14:09:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 576422 2025-08-01T10:12:19.288043 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia