A 22-year-old James Boswell met 54-year-old Samuel Johnson in a bookshop and the two began a lifelong friendship. Boswell, a lawyer, took copious notes during their time together and published his seminal work -- a biography that would influence the genre for centuries to come. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. (1791) was a popular and critical success when first published. and it delves into the life of the poet, essayist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	October 2, 2017
ISBN13	9781977834805
Publishers	Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages	212
Dimensions	216 × 279 × 11 mm · 503 g
Language	English

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