Boswelliana - James Boswell

Boswelliana is a book that contains the commonplace book of James Boswell, a Scottish lawyer, diarist, and author who is best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson. The book was published in 1876 and includes a memoir of Boswell's life and annotations on his writings.The commonplace book is a collection of Boswell's thoughts, observations, and quotations that he gathered throughout his life. It provides a unique insight into his mind and personality, as well as the intellectual and cultural milieu of the 18th century.The memoir that accompanies the commonplace book is written by Boswell's friend and biographer, John Gibson Lockhart. It covers Boswell's life from his birth in 1740 to his death in 1795, highlighting his achievements as a writer, his relationships with notable figures of his time, and his struggles with alcoholism and depression.The annotations on Boswell's writings are provided by the editor of the book, Charles Rogers. They offer historical and literary context for Boswell's entries, as well as explanations of obscure references and allusions.Overall, Boswelliana is a fascinating book for anyone interested in the life and work of James Boswell, as well as the intellectual and cultural history of the 18th century.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.

EAN: 9781104041762