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Life of Johnson

Book • 1791
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

by James Boswell is a seminal work in the genre of biography, offering a detailed and intimate portrayal of Samuel Johnson's life.

Boswell's meticulous record-keeping and his close friendship with Johnson provide a rich tapestry of conversations and anecdotes that reveal Johnson's complex character.

The book is not only a biography but also a literary masterpiece, capturing the essence of Johnson's wit, wisdom, and eccentricities.

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John Overholt
as one of the books that Mary Hyde gifted to Donald Hyde for their first Christmas together.
Rare books, burned letters, and Johnson’s dictionary, with John Overholt
The book was read by one of the characters to another, to make the other rest.
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as his favorite book.
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