Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II (version 2)

Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II, written by James Boswell and published in 1791, is part of a groundbreaking four-volume biography that offers an intimate portrayal of the influential English writer Samuel Johnson. This edition, annotated by George Birbeck Hill, includes footnotes that provide context and insights into Johnson's life and the literary circles of 18th-century London. Boswell's detailed notes of Johnson's conversations reveal not only Johnson's character but also the personalities of his contemporaries, making it a significant work in the genre of biography.