The most well-known and famous of James Boswell's works, Boswell's Life of Johnson is a worthwhile read considered a classic by many.

Originally published in 1923, this book presents the complete text of James Boswell's 1768 work, The Journal of a Tour to Corsica. An editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Corsica, travel writing and the works of Boswell.

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (1791) is a biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson written by James Boswell. It is regarded as an important stage in the development of the modern genre of biography; many have claimed it as the greatest biography written in English. While Boswell's personal acquaintance with his subject only began in 1763, when Johnson was 54 years old, Boswell covered the entirety of Johnson's life by means of additional research. The biography takes many critical liberties with Johnson's life, as Boswell makes various changes to Johnson's quotations and even censors many...

"Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine" from James Boswell. A Scottish lawyer, diarist, and author (1740-1795).

"James Boswell" from James Boswell. A Scottish lawyer, diarist, and author (1740-1795).

"Life of Johnson - Volume I" from James Boswell. A Scottish lawyer, diarist, and author (1740-1795).