the life of dr johnson volume 2

Book Specifications:

• Title: The Life of Dr Johnson
• Publisher: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd
• Author: James Boswell
• Language: English
• Pages: 646
• Binding: Hard Back
• Condition: Used - Good

About the Book:

The Life of Dr Johnson by James Boswell is widely regarded as one of the greatest biographies ever written, offering an intimate and vivid portrait of Samuel Johnson, the renowned eighteenth-century man of letters. Drawing from personal conversations, observations, letters, and anecdotes, Boswell captures Johnson’s extraordinary intellect, wit, moral reflections, literary achievements, and distinctive personality with remarkable depth and realism. The biography not only documents Johnson’s life and contributions to English literature, including his famous dictionary, but also paints a rich picture of the literary and social world of eighteenth-century Britain. Combining literary history with masterful storytelling, the work remains a landmark in biographical writing and English prose. Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, this hardback edition is essential reading for lovers of classic literature, biography, and literary history.