The Life of Samuel Johnson
Narrated by David Timson
- Released
- December 28, 2017
- Length
- 51 hrs 2 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Naxos AudioBooks
"The Life of Samuel Johnson" is a captivating biography that explores the profound friendship between literary critic Samuel Johnson and his biographer, James Boswell. This engaging work features rich characterization and humor, bringing to life 18th-century London’s notable figures, including Sir Joshua Reynolds and Oliver Goldsmith. Through vivid anecdotes, it delves into Johnson's complex humanity, revealing his struggles with depression, fear of death, and his intellectual brilliance.
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