Life of Johnson, Volume 5 by James Boswell
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| Author | Boswell, James, 1740-1795 |
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| Editor | Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903 |
| Title |
Life of Johnson, Volume 5 Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774) |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger, Jonathan Ingram, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "Life of Johnson, Volume 5" by James Boswell is a historical account composed in the late 18th century. This volume specifically features Boswell's detailed journal chronicling his journey through the Hebrides alongside the eminent writer Samuel Johnson. The narrative captures not only their travels but also the rich conversations and interactions they experienced during this significant tour. At the start of the volume, Boswell expresses his enthusiasm about finally embarking on this long-anticipated trip with Johnson, reflecting on the allure of Scotland's remote islands and their unique culture. The opening passages reveal Boswell's successful efforts to convince Johnson to leave London, emphasizing Johnson's complex character and reputation as a literary figure. Detailed accounts of their arrival in Edinburgh, encounters with fellow intellectuals, and their observations of local customs and landscapes set the stage for the exploration ahead. Boswell's affectionate portrayal of Johnson, coupled with various conversations and musings on subjects such as law, philosophy, and Scottish history, lays a strong foundation for the experiences that unfold throughout their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Lexicographers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Critics -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10451 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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