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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a gem
Where would we be without Dr. Johnson? Where would we be without his little and admirable friend, Boswell? In the Life, we learn as much about this giant as we might our mothers; only, we learn things that actually intrigue, whereas a mother's life at times must bore. This is an excellent way to befriend Johnson and his life. It will start a relationship that, I promise...
Published on May 15, 2009 by P. B. McCaffery
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2 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tiresome prig
This biography is one of the "classics" of English literature. Unfortunately, I found the subject, Samuel Johnson, a thoroughly unlikeable, arrogant prig. Despite Boswell's best efforts at hero worship, I could not get past Johnson's self-righteousness.
Published on July 21, 2009 by James E. McVoy
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a gem,
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This review is from: Life of Johnson (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
Where would we be without Dr. Johnson? Where would we be without his little and admirable friend, Boswell? In the Life, we learn as much about this giant as we might our mothers; only, we learn things that actually intrigue, whereas a mother's life at times must bore. This is an excellent way to befriend Johnson and his life. It will start a relationship that, I promise you, will not end.
2 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tiresome prig,
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This review is from: Life of Johnson (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
This biography is one of the "classics" of English literature. Unfortunately, I found the subject, Samuel Johnson, a thoroughly unlikeable, arrogant prig. Despite Boswell's best efforts at hero worship, I could not get past Johnson's self-righteousness.
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Life of Johnson (Oxford World's Classics) by James Boswell (Paperback - August 1, 2008)
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