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James Boswell

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About James Boswell

James Boswell (1740–1795) was a Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer. His monumental Life of Samuel Johnson, published in 1791, is widely considered the greatest biography in the English language, setting the standard for literary portraiture and detailed conversation recall.

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Boswell's Life of Johnson

The greatest biography in the English language — fully annotated with historical notes on …

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Reading Guides & Literary Analysis

Boswell's Life of Johnson: The Complete Literary Guide

Master James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson. In-depth analysis of 18th-century London literary society, famous Johnsonian aphorisms, biography craft, and FAQ.