Hibbert
Samuel Johnson
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230614277
- author:
- Hibbert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Griffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 14 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Samuel Johnson: A Personal History This biography offers an intimate look at the life of Samuel Johnson, drawing on every known contemporary source. Hibbert provides a minutely detailed account of Johnson's early years, his struggles as a writer in London, and his rise to fame. The book combines personal stories with an examination of Johnson's writing, offering a compelling and readable account of this fascinating figure. By exploring the facts and anecdotes surrounding Johnson's life, Hibbert delivers a nuanced portrait of a complex individual.
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