Описание: Book by Samuel Johnson, published in 1775. The Journey was the result of a three-month trip to Scotland that Johnson took with James Boswell in 1773. It contains Johnson's descriptions of the customs, religion, education, trade, and agriculture of a society that was new to him.
The account in Boswell's diary, published after Johnson's death as The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (1785), offers an intimate personal record of Johnson's behavior and conversation during the trip.
Автор: Boswell, James Название: Life of samuel johnson ISBN: 0140436626 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780140436624 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2207.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: A biography of Samuel Johnson, one of the towering figures of English literature.
Автор: Ann Cleeves Название: The Sleeping and the Dead ISBN: 1447241290 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447241294 Издательство: Pan Macmillan Рейтинг: Цена: 1038.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Davis L. Название: Samuel Johnson is Indignant ISBN: 0312420560 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780312420567 Издательство: Macmillan USA Цена: 1471.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Boswell, James Название: Life Of Samuel Johnson, The ISBN: 0679417176 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780679417170 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 3219.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание:
One of the greatest and most compelling of all biographies in literature had its beginnings on a fateful day in London in 1763, when young James Boswell determinedly attached himself to the dominant literary figure of his age--the splendidly humane, devastatingly witty, often troubled Dr. Samuel Johnson. What followed was one of the most famous of literary friendships, one that Boswell carefully documented over the years and eventually made the basis of an extraordinarily vivid group portrait.
Johnson was at the center of a brilliant circle that included the painter Sir Joshua Reynolds, the actor David Garrick, the writers Frances Burney and Edmund Burke, and even King George III. By incorporating conversations he had recorded and including a wealth of personal and human details in his LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, Boswell revolutionized the art of biography. He not only managed to bring to life the towering and complicated figure of Johnson, but also provided an intimate picture of private life that mingled the hero's humbler friends with the greatest talkers of a talkative age. The result is an enduring monument to a remarkable man that ensured Boswell's own place in literary history.
Описание: This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Автор: Connolly, John Название: Gates ISBN: 1444706748 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781444706741 Издательство: Hodder Рейтинг: Цена: 1668.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Funny, scary adventure with a dachshund, demons, science - and footnotes
Автор: Boswell James Название: The Life of Samuel Johnson ISBN: 1513268562 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781513268569 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2572.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Considered one of the best written biographies of all-time, The Life of Samuel Johnson gives insight into the glowing mystique of the prominent English writer. By incorporating key elements from his past and personal relationships, James Boswell creates an extensive narrative of the revered figure.
Drawn from Boswell's own journals, the author recounts the life and experiences of Samuel Johnson. He uses his personal connection to investigate Johnson's origin and rise to power. His career is filtered through brief episodes highlighting obstacles and successes alongside his notable peers. It's an intimate record of the celebrated writer and fixture within literary circles.
Through his compelling writing, James Boswell successfully illustrates the character and reality of Samuel Johnson. The biography explores his strengths and weaknesses as well as his motivations and fears. Boswell's input is crucial to the story structure, delivering an informative and impactful narrative.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Life of Samuel Johnson is both modern and readable.
