{"title":"James Boswell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our James Boswell collection, where you will discover an intriguing selection of works from one of the literary world's most renowned biographers. James Boswell, a Scottish biographer and diarist from the 18th century, is best known for his work, \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Samuel Johnson\u003c\/em\u003e. This captivating biography is celebrated for its detailed and vivid portrayal of Boswell's friendship with the eminent English writer Samuel Johnson, providing unique insights into the life and personality of one of the most influential figures of English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Boswell's ability to capture the essence of his subjects through keen observation and engaging narrative style makes his biographies treasured works of literature within the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. His writings not only offer an unparalleled look at Samuel Johnson's life but also serve as an enlightening window into the cultural and social dynamics of the 18th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection to delve into Boswell’s acclaimed works, where historical accuracy meets literary prowess, ensuring a rewarding reading experience for those passionate about biographies and memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-life-of-samuel-johnson-by-james-boswell-9780140436624","title":"The Life of Samuel Johnson","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark in Boswell and Johnson studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Samuel Johnson\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the towering figures of English literature is revealed with unparalleled immediacy and originality, in a biography to which we owe much of our knowledge of the man himself. Through a series of richly detailed anecdotes, Johnson emerges as a sociable figure, vigorously engaging and fencing with great contemporaries such as Garrick, Goldsmith, Burney, and Burke, and of course with Boswell himself. Yet anxieties and obsessions also darkened Johnson's private hours, and Boswell's attentiveness to every facet of Johnson's character makes this biography as moving as it is entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this entirely new and unabridged edition, David Womersley's introduction examines the motives behind Boswell's work, and the differences between the two men that drew them to each other. It also contains chronologies of Boswell and Johnson, appendices and comprehensive indexes, including biographical details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380192465132,"sku":"9780140436624","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27254013482237.jpg?v=1744845010"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-boswell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}