James Boswell

Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Corsica: A Writer's Journey and Epistolary Adventure
Redaktion: Hill, George Birkbeck Norman

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

James Boswell's "Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica" is a fascinating account of his travels to Corsica with his close friend Andrew Erskine, offering rich insights into the customs, culture, and political climate of the island during the 18th century. Boswell's writing style is vivid and engaging, drawing readers into his experiences and interactions with the locals. This book provides a unique blend of travelogue and personal correspondence, making it a valuable resource for scholars of history and literature alike. Boswell's detailed observations and witty anecdotes add depth and authenticity to his narrative. James Boswell, best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson, was a prolific writer and diarist. His keen interest in people and cultures shines through in this collection of letters and journals, showcasing his curiosity and adventurous spirit. His friendship with Andrew Erskine served as the catalyst for this compelling literary work, highlighting the importance of personal connections in inspiring creative endeavors. I highly recommend "Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica" to readers interested in travel literature, historical accounts, and the life and works of James Boswell. This book offers a valuable glimpse into the mind of a renowned writer and his captivating journey through Corsica.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 247
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664584441
• Artikelnr.: 58596527

Autorenporträt

Scottish biographer, lawyer, and ninth Laird of Auchinleck James Boswell was born in Edinburgh. His biography of his friend and more senior colleague, the English author Samuel Johnson, is best known and is regarded as the best biography ever written in the English language. Boswell began his studies at the University of Edinburgh's arts program when he was thirteen years old which he attended from 1753 to 1758. Though he experienced a significant depression halfway but fully recovered. He was transferred to the University of Glasgow to complete his studies after turning nineteen, where he heard lectures by Adam Smith. Boswell made the decision to become a Catholic monk while he was still in Glasgow. In February 1766, Boswell traveled back to London with Rousseau's lover, with whom he briefly had an affair while on the road. On November 25, 1769, Boswell wed his cousin Margaret Montgomerie. Boswell urged the Home Secretary to assist four Botany Bay escapees, including Mary Bryant, in obtaining royal pardons in 1792. Due to a venereal condition and years of heavy drinking, his health started to deteriorate during this period. On May 19, 1795, Boswell passed away in London. His body was laid to rest in the crypt of the Boswell family mausoleum in Ayrshire.