Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by Hester Lynch Piozzi
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"Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D." by Hester Lynch Piozzi is a biographical work published in 1786. Drawing from her personal notes and twenty years of friendship with the renowned literary figure, Piozzi presents intimate glimpses into Samuel Johnson's manners, genius, and everyday life. Written in Italy after Johnson's death, the book sold out immediately, reportedly keeping King George III reading through the night. Despite mixed critical reception—some calling it "rubbish,"
others praising its liveliness—the work established Piozzi's reputation as an eighteenth-century writer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Title |
Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. During the Last Twenty Years of His Life |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anecdotes_of_the_Late_Samuel_Johnson |
| Credits | This eText was transcribed from the 1901 Cassell and Company edition by Les Bowler |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2423 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 659 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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