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Title: A Life of Johnson
Author: James Boswell
Narrator: Billy Hartman
Format: Abridged
Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-26-00
Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes
Genres: History, Political
Publisher's Summary:
Boswell's biography of his friend and hero Samuel Johnson is an acknowledged classic, full of humorous anecdote and rich characterization. Johnson's complex humanity (his depression, fear of death, intellectual brilliance and rough humor) is set within a vivid picture of 18th century London peopled by personalities of the time such as Sir Joshua Reynolds, John Wilkes, Oliver Goldsmith, and David Garrick.
Editorial Reviews:
Scottish Actor, Billy H
Scottish Actor, Billy Hartman brings a genuine authenticity to what has been called one of the greatest biographies in the English language. A Life of Johnson, written by James Boswell, is the intimate and complex look at Samuel Johnson, one of the more important contributors to English literature. With a gravelly vigor, Billy Hartman animates this biography, invoking all the humor and anxiety with which Johnson's life was filled. Along with the detailed look at this beloved writer's life, listeners will enjoy a rich look at 18th-century London life.
