The Life of Samuel Johnson ... Together With the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. New Eds. With Notes and Appendices by A. Napier. [Followed By] Johnsoniana Ed. by R. Napier

<p>The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell is a seminal biography offering unparalleled insight into the life and mind of one of the most influential figures in English literary history. This edition includes Boswell's celebrated account along with his Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides documenting his travels and conversations with Johnson. Augmented with notes and appendices by A. Napier and further enriched by Johnsoniana edited by R. Napier this volume presents a comprehensive portrait of Samuel Johnson capturing his wit wisdom and complex character. Boswell's intimate and detailed portrayal brings Johnson to life making this work an enduring classic for scholars and general readers alike. This edition provides a wealth of contextual material enhancing its value as a resource for understanding Johnson's era and his lasting impact on literature and thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>