Project Gutenberg 2014-06-03 Public domain in the USA. 299 Roberts, S. C. (Sydney Castle) 1887 1966 Roberts, Sydney Castle 19015914 The Story of Doctor Johnson; Being an Introduction to Boswell's Life E-text prepared by David Garcia, MWS, Larry B. Harrison, "The Story of Doctor Johnson; Being an Introduction to Boswell's Life" by S. C. Roberts is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a preamble to James Boswell's celebrated biography of Samuel Johnson, aiming to present the life and character of Johnson in a simplified manner for those less familiar with Boswell's extensive narrative. It contextualizes Johnson within the vibrant social and literary scene of 18th-century Britain, highlighting his influence and interactions with a diverse array of individuals, from philosophers to common folk. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by introducing Samuel Johnson as a pivotal figure in 18th-century literature and society, emphasizing his extensive knowledge and vibrant personality. The narrative delves into Johnson's early life, touching upon his upbringing in a bookshop, education challenges at Oxford, and the hardships he faced upon moving to London. Johnson's tenacity and love for literature emerge, foreshadowing his eventual prominence despite early struggles with poverty and illness. Through anecdotes and quotes, Roberts foreshadows Johnson's significant contributions to English literature, culminating in the successful compilation of his influential dictionary and his acceptance into the circles of literary prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45869/45869-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography PR Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature Category: History - British 315918 2025-08-18T13:47:23.678925 text/html 294252 2024-10-24T07:42:56 text/html 1202744 2025-08-18T13:47:29.715902 application/epub+zip 1205401 2025-08-18T13:47:24.891923 application/epub+zip 193851 2025-08-18T13:47:24.264099 application/epub+zip 1319498 2025-08-18T13:47:33.237883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1274017 2025-08-18T13:47:29.086940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270150 2022-09-20T21:02:10.122086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259244 2025-08-18T13:47:22.797968 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 239297 2024-10-24T07:42:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17007 2025-08-18T13:47:33.384921 application/rdf+xml 21958 2025-08-18T13:47:24.411924 image/jpeg 3081 2025-08-18T13:47:24.335938 image/jpeg 1168514 2025-08-18T13:47:23.758916 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