Project Gutenberg 2007-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 295 Bailey, John Cann 1864 1931 Dr. Johnson and His Circle E-text prepared by Al Haines "Dr. Johnson and His Circle" by John Cann Bailey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and influence of Samuel Johnson, a prominent figure in English literature, along with other characters from his circle, particularly James Boswell. It delves into Johnson's lasting legacy, examining how he became emblematic of the English character and the lasting impact of his writings. The opening of the text provides a rich context for understanding Johnson's significance in England, highlighting his widespread recognition even over a century after his death. It reflects on his personality, asserting that he was not only a scholar but also a figure of the common man, known for his relatable wisdom and honesty. The passage establishes a view of Johnson as a "national institution," whose works and reputation were maintained and celebrated, particularly through the efforts of Boswell, who documented Johnson’s life in detail. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their relationship and the broader social, cultural, and literary environment of Johnson's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 -- Friends and associates Boswell, James, 1740-1795 -- Friends and associates Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century CT PR Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Category: Biographies Category: History - British 373123 2025-06-10T06:12:13.361364 text/html 372944 2025-01-10T06:14:17.160522 text/html 215578 2025-06-10T06:12:20.439307 application/epub+zip 220061 2025-06-10T06:12:16.308365 application/epub+zip 206153 2025-06-10T06:12:15.145363 application/epub+zip 385634 2025-06-10T06:12:23.732316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366153 2025-06-10T06:12:19.727319 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327898 2022-09-11T08:15:01.416495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355427 2025-06-10T06:12:13.026388 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 355271 2007-12-28T16:59:42 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 137180 2007-12-28T16:59:42 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 355278 2007-12-28T16:59:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 137158 2007-12-28T16:59:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20596 2025-06-10T06:12:23.867330 application/rdf+xml 13453 2025-06-10T06:12:15.677331 image/jpeg 3767 2025-06-10T06:12:15.410333 image/jpeg 212903 2025-06-10T06:12:13.395357 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