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James Boswell (1740-1795) was a Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer, best known for his Life of Samuel Johnson. He travelled extensively in Europe, met many famous figures, and kept detailed journals of his experiences and opinions.
James Boswell (29 de outubro de 1740, Edinburgh, Escócia - 19 de maio de 1795), foi um biógrafo e jurista escocês. [1] Ele é mais conhecido por sua biografia de seu amigo e contemporâneo, o escritor inglês Samuel Johnson, que é comumente considerada a maior biografia escrita na língua inglesa.
Learn about James Boswell, a Scottish biographer, journalist, and friend of Samuel Johnson. Explore his life, journals, and publications, from his travels in Europe to his legal career in London.
A biography of English writer Samuel Johnson by his friend and biographer James Boswell, based on his journals and conversations. The work is a landmark in the genre of biography, but also controversial for its liberties and omissions.
Learn about the life and works of James Boswell, the inventor of modern biography and the author of the famous Life of Dr Johnson. Explore his grave, his home, and the Boswell Quill sculpture in Auchinleck Churchyard.
James Boswell (1740-1795) sprang from an ancient Ayrshire family, becoming biographer to Dr Samuel Johnson, and inventor of the art of the modern biography.
16 de mai. de 2013 · A meeting 250 years ago led to Scottish author James Boswell completely re-inventing how biography is written.
