Boswell's Life of Johnson, Abridged (1917) is a book written by James Boswell, which is a shortened version of his original work, The Life of Samuel Johnson. The book provides an insight into the life of Samuel Johnson, a renowned English writer, and lexicographer, who lived in the 18th century. Boswell, who was a close friend of Johnson, wrote the book based on his personal experiences and conversations with him. The abridged version of the book...