Publisher's Synopsis
""Life and Conversations of Samuel Johnson: Founded Chiefly Upon Boswell"" is a biographical work written by Alexander Main in 1874. The book is based on the life and times of Samuel Johnson, a renowned English writer, poet, and lexicographer. The author has relied heavily on the works of James Boswell, a Scottish biographer, who was a close friend of Johnson. The book covers Johnson's early life, his struggles and achievements as a writer, his friendships and rivalries, and his contributions to literature and language. Main has also included several conversations and anecdotes from Johnson's life, which provide a glimpse into his personality and character.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Johnson's life. The author has used a simple and lucid language to narrate the events, making it an easy read for the general reader. Overall, ""Life and Conversations of Samuel Johnson: Founded Chiefly Upon Boswell"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most celebrated literary figures of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
