THE LIFE & TIMES

OF

DOCTOR SAMUEL JOHNSON

Samuel Johnson John ObieDr. Samuel  Johnson (1709-1784) 

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PART ONE: CONFESSION

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PART TWO: THE EARLY LIFE OF DOCTOR JOHNSON

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PART THREE: DOCTOR JOHNSON’S SORTIE INTO LOVE AND MARRIAGE

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PART FOUR: DOCTOR JOHNSON IN LONDON

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PART FIVE: LIFE AFTER THE DICTIONARY

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james-boswell-at-age-25 croppedJames Boswell at 25 years of age (1765)

PART SIX: JAMES BOSWELL – LIFE BEFORE DOCTOR JOHNSON

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PART SEVEN: JAMES BOSWELL – LIFE WITH DOCTOR JOHNSON

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Walking up the High Street by Thomas Rowlandson

PART EIGHT: DOCTOR JOHNSON & JAMES BOSWELL – THE TRIP TO SCOTLAND

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PART NINE: JAMES BOSWELL – LIFE APART FROM DOCTOR JOHNSON

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PART TEN: JAMES BOSWELL – LIFE AFTER DOCTOR JOHNSON

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2 thoughts on “SAMUEL JOHNSON – HOME PAGE

  1. Linda Fineman

    Charles, I read Boswell’s “The Life of Samuel Johnson” well into middle age, but it was one of the best literary experiences of my life. I can’t imagine how influential it must have been for you to read it at a young age. Good on you!

    Thanks so much for putting together this series. I’m looking forward to all the parts.

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  2. Linda Fineman

    Part 2: I had no idea that Johnson had Tourette Syndrome. He had so many health obstacles to overcome. What fortitude!

    Part 3: I’m glad he always spoke well of his wife. It increases my respect for him.

    Part 4: Fascinating account of the grand dictionary! I remember reading of Johnson’s wicked sense of humor, as evidenced in his definition of OATS: “A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people.”

    Part 5: I loved reading about his appetite, and those images of the food he enjoyed look DELICIOUS!!

    Part 6: Great job telling the story of this enviable friendship. They shared such memorable adventures, and we’re the beneficiaries.

    Part 7: Has anyone ever had a more impressive circle of friends? It’s like a Who’s Who of 18th century England!

    Parts 8 and 9: Charles, I wish I had seen this before reading “A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland.” It would have enriched my experience so much!

    Part 9: What a lamentably sad end for the poor Boswell! I had no idea.

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