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Life of Johnson, Volume 3James Boswell

Life of Johnson, Volume 3

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Original author: James Boswell

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"Life of Johnson, Volume 3" by James Boswell is a biography published in 1791. This landmark work chronicles the final twenty-two years of Samuel Johnson's life through Boswell's detailed journal entries and collected conversations. Often called the greatest biography written in English, it recreates Johnson's "life in scenes" through vivid dialogue and intimate observations. The book reveals both Johnson's moral wisdom and personal struggles, transforming extensive notes into an enduring literary masterpiece that has captivated readers for over two centuries.

Life of Johnson, Volume 3, by James Boswell. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #9180.

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29 Chapters

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  2. 2.Front Matter (2)8,729 words
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  15. 15.Appendix: A3,205 words
  1. 16.Appendix: B4,340 words
  2. 17.Appendix: C645 words
  3. 18.Appendix: D745 words
  4. 19.Letter I269 words
  5. 20.Letter III198 words
  6. 21.Letter IV: 'sir, (1)8,850 words
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