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 Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 576 Boswell, James 1740 1795 Hill, George Birkbeck Norman 1835 1903 Hill, G. Birkbeck (George Birkbeck) Hill, George Birbeck Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_of_Samuel_Johnson Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King and the Online Distributed Proofreaders "Life of Johnson, Volume 2" by James Boswell is a biographical account that likely originated in the late 18th century. This work focuses on the life of the renowned English writer Samuel Johnson during a specific period from 1765 to 1776, capturing his literary contributions, personal relationships, and philosophical insights. Boswell portrays Johnson, a towering figure in literature and conversation, detailing his engagements, opinions, and the social milieu that shaped his thoughts. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the context of Johnson's life in the years 1765 to 1776. It begins with an exploration of Johnson's busy schedule, especially his work on the Shakespeare edition, which limited his correspondence. Boswell shares letters exchanged between himself and Johnson, highlighting their warm friendship and engaging discussions. The text reflects on Johnson's candid views and critiques on various subjects, including literature, personal morality, and the nature of happiness, showcasing both his intellectual rigor and his relatable humanity. Throughout, Boswell establishes a vivid portrait of Johnson, both in his literary endeavors and his personal interactions, setting the tone for a rich exploration of their friendship and the significance of Johnson's contributions to literature and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography PR Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 1418979 2025-08-04T07:57:38.839838 text/html 1418904 2025-01-11T23:06:12.494353 text/html 632908 2025-08-04T07:57:55.316759 application/epub+zip 655786 2025-08-04T07:57:42.440807 application/epub+zip 641245 2025-08-04T07:57:41.001814 application/epub+zip 1098978 2025-08-04T07:58:04.842706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1010158 2025-08-04T07:57:54.131761 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 968329 2022-09-04T12:56:07.243939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1312444 2025-08-04T07:57:37.860808 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1331199 2014-09-07T08:54:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1331439 2014-09-07T08:57:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20839 2025-08-04T07:58:04.991681 application/rdf+xml 14278 2025-08-04T07:57:41.500797 image/jpeg 4079 2025-08-04T07:57:41.251791 image/jpeg 524458 2014-09-07T08:58:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 524177 2014-09-07T08:58:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 625626 2025-08-04T07:57:38.945845 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia