Title: Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Britannica: Great Books of the Western World)
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Year: 1952
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Like New
Weight: 853 g
Dimensions: 17 x 24 x 3 cm
Quarter-bound in fine brown leatherette (1952) over cloth boards, gilt spine, Smyth-sewn. Part of the Great Books of the Western World series by Encyclopaedia Britannica, edited with guidance from the University of Chicago.
'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.' by James Boswell is a seminal biography celebrated for its vivid portrayal of one of the most influential figures in English literature, Samuel Johnson. Through meticulous detail and personal anecdotes, Boswell captures Johnson's brilliance, wit, and complexity, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his life, friendships, and intellectual pursuits. This biography not only illuminates Johnson's impact on literature and language but also provides a compelling narrative of a remarkable man whose life continues to inspire and fascinate readers today.
