Experience the life of one of the most celebrated literary figures of the 18th century through the eyes of his closest friend and confidante, James Boswell. This intimate portrait sheds light on Samuel Johnson's complex personality, his struggles with depression, and his famed wit and intelligence. A masterpiece of biography, The Life of Johnson is a must-read for any lover of literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.