James Boswell Livres

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Even if James Boswell hadn't written the The Life of Johnson, he would be famous for this memoir of eighteenth-century London life. Boswell arrived in the great metropolis from his native Edinburgh in 1762, and he kept a daily journal of his nine-month sojourn. Bawdy, witty, and brimming with fascinating details, the accounts range from his illicit encounters with prostitutes to his momentous meeting with Samuel Johnson. Boswell's London diary disappeared for 150 years, finally turning up in the 1920s as the literary find of the twentieth century. Unlike his other journals, it escaped nineteenth-century bowdlerization, allowing the author's voice to emerge with strikingly modern candor. Boswell writes frankly of his struggles with depression and his sexual obsessions. His painstaking records of the lively repartee of his mentor's literary circle formed the backbone of The Life of Johnson, and just as that book proved him a worthy biographer, so this one shows him an equally captivating subject.

According to "James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck (October 29, 1740 - May 19, 1795) was a lawyer, diarist, and author born in Edinburgh, Scotland; he is best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson

The journey of Samuel Johnson and his young companion James Boswell along the Scottish coast in 1773 unfolds through their distinct travelogues, offering a rich portrayal of the Highlands. Their 83-day adventure reveals not only the stunning landscapes but also the complexities of their friendship, capturing the essence of their personalities and the era they inhabited. This unique dual perspective highlights the intertwining of their legacies and the profound impact of their experiences on both men.

The account of their great tour is one of the finest pieces of travel writing ever produced: it is a magnificent historical document and also a portrait of two extraordinary personalities. In the vivid prose of theses two famous men of letters, the Highlands and the Western Islands spring to life.

Edinburgh-born James Boswell, at 22, kept a daily diary of his eventful second stay in London from 1762 to 1763. This journal presents a record of adventures ranging from his recounted love affair with a Covent Garden actress to his first amusingly bruising meeting with Samuel Johnson, to whom Boswell would later become both friend and biographer.

The 1768 work captures James Boswell's travel experiences in Corsica, offering insights into the island's culture, landscape, and its people. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, Boswell explores themes of adventure and self-discovery while documenting his encounters with notable figures, including the Corsican leader Pasquale Paoli. This edition provides a historical context for Boswell's journey, highlighting his literary style and the significance of Corsica in the 18th century.

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