The Life of Samuel Johnson Volume 1 is a biography written by James Boswell in 1851. It provides a comprehensive account of the life of Samuel Johnson, one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century. The book is organized in chronological order, covering Johnson's studies and numerous works. Boswell delves into Johnson's childhood, his education, his struggles with poverty and depression, and his rise to fame as a writer, poet, and...