James Boswell

In "James Boswell," W. Keith Leask delves deep into the life and legacy of the 18th-century biographer and diarist, James Boswell. The book unfolds with a rich narrative style that intertwines biographical detail with critical analysis, illuminating Boswell's relationships, particularly with Samuel Johnson, and the socio-cultural context of Enlightenment Scotland. Leask employs a blend of historic...