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The Private Papers of James Boswell: Boswell’s London Journal 1762-1763; Boswell in Holland 1763-1764; Boswell on the Grand Tour: Germany and Switzerland 1764; Boswell on the Grand Tour: Italy Corsica and France 1765-1766; Boswell In Search of a Wife 1766-1769; Boswell For The Defence 1769-1774.
1951rif. 149552London: William Heinemann Ltd 1951-1960. The De Luxe Yale edition of the private papers of James Boswell. Tall octavo 6 volumes original publisher's half vellum with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt gilt coat of arms to each front panel top edge gilt ribbons bound in frontispiece to each volume illustrated folding maps. In fine condition. A very attractive set. Scottish biographer diarist and lawyer James Boswell remains nest known for his seminal work The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 1791 which is widely regarded as one of the greatest biographies in the English language. Drawing from extensive personal diaries and detailed records of conversations Boswell provided a richly textured portrait of Dr. Johnson capturing not only the public figure but also his private habits thoughts and idiosyncrasies. His method of biographical writing marked a significant departure from the formal often idealized portrayals common in earlier biographies favoring instead a more intimate and realistic narrative grounded in firsthand observation. Boswell’s work is also notable for its reflection of Enlightenment ideals his engagement with themes of identity and morality and its vivid depiction of 18th-century British society. William Heinemann Ltd hardcover
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