Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
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Sprache:Englisch
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Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
28.03.2025
Seitenzahl
106
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/0,8 cm
Gewicht
327 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-306306-7
Hesther Lynch Piozzi's "Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. during the last twenty years of his life" offers a captivating glimpse into the life and personality of one of English literature's most influential figures. More than a simple biography, this collection of anecdotes paints a vibrant portrait of Samuel Johnson as a man of wit, intellect, and complex character.
Piozzi, a close friend and confidante of Johnson, provides invaluable firsthand observations from the last two decades of his life. These personal recollections offer a unique perspective, revealing Johnson's conversational style, his intellectual debates, and his interactions with the literary and social circles of 18th-century England. Readers interested in literary biography and the period will find this work a rich resource, filled with insightful commentary and engaging stories. It is a vital text for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Samuel Johnson and the world that shaped him. A classic of biographical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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