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The James Boswell Library

The James Boswell Library

Di: James Boswell
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In this Library the reader is invited to accompany Mr. James Boswell through the lively scenes of his life and writings: from the coffee-houses and clubs of London, to the wild shores of the Hebrides, and onward to Corsica, where liberty and character are displayed in their noblest colours. Here are friendships, conversations, travels, vanities, reflections, and memorable men preserved entire; for Boswell’s peculiar genius was to observe life closely, enjoy it heartily, and record it with uncommon candour.Public domain Scienze sociali
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  • Life of Johnson Volume 1 Part 6

    Life of Johnson Volume 1 Part 6
    Jul 5 2026
    In which Johnson, striving to vindicate the memory of his friend Savage, publishes a lively and philosophical biography that simultaneously reveals his own prejudices and complex character; and amid literary labours and social companions, he embarks upon the monumental task of compiling his famous Dictionary, pursued with admirable perseverance and supported by faithful amanuenses. Alongside these efforts, he engages in critical observations on Shakespeare and forms a congenial literary club, thus balancing profound scholarship with convivial discourse.
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    20 min
  • Life of Johnson Volume 1 Part 5

    Life of Johnson Volume 1 Part 5
    Jul 4 2026
    In which the curious intricacies of Dr. Johnson’s early literary labours and personal afflictions are gently unfolded, revealing the interplay of his abiding friendship, bodily peculiarities, and steadfast industry amid varying fortunes; and in which the enduring spirit of his mind shines forth through his writings, friendships, and resolute conscience. The account bears witness to a man both singular and profoundly human, grappling with hardship, public reputation, and the solace of companionship as the tides of his life and work advance.
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    18 min
  • Life of Johnson Volume 1 Part 4

    Life of Johnson Volume 1 Part 4
    Jul 3 2026
    In which the industrious young Johnson labours as a literary craftsman, contributing political debates and translations, and unexpectedly attains acclaim through his potent satirical poem *London*, which swiftly captivates the literary world and earns the praise of distinguished contemporaries including Pope and General Oglethorpe. His modest ambition and resolute integrity preclude him from seeking favour among the great, leading him to pursue modest appointments and scholarly endeavours amidst the challenges of literary subsistence.
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    22 min
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