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LibriVox recording of The Life of Samuel Johnson Vol. I by James Boswell, read by LibriVox volunteers. Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson is widely considered to be the greatest English-language biography ever written. It was revolutionary in its efforts to represent Johnson as he was, celebrating his flaws as well as his genius, and in Boswell's decision to represent Johnson primarily by quoting his writings and relating personal anecdotes rather than relying on matters of public record. From the time of its publication till now, The Life of Johnson has been one of the most popular and influent
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- April 25, 2026
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 1 by James Boswell
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