"Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, LL.D." by Hester Lynch Piozzi is a collection of stories and thoughts that paints a picture of a famous writer's life. It focuses on the last two decades lived by Samuel Johnson, a well-known author and critic, it shows the reader intimate moments from his friendships to his everyday experiences. The writing starts with a look at Hester Lynch Piozzi, previously Mrs. Thrale, who was a good friend and supporter of Johnson. It talks about her life, their friendship, and the literary world they lived in. Piozzi shares personal stories about Johnson, his family, and his younger years, revealing his intricate personality, his amazing writing skills, and the sometimes rocky relationships he had. The book seems to mix respect with personal reflection, hinting at both the comfort of their friendship and the difficulties of dealing with his character. Right away the reader is pulled into a journey that sets the scene for a better understanding of Johnson’s important life and the relationships that molded him.
Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. During the Last Twenty Years of His Life
By Hester Lynch Piozzi
Witness the complex life of a celebrated author through the eyes of a close friend, filled with intimate moments and personal reflections from literary circles.
Summary
About the AuthorHester Lynch Thrale Piozzi was a Welsh writer and socialite who was an important source on Samuel Johnson and 18th-century British life. She belonged to the prominent Salusbury family of Anglo-Welsh landowners, and married firstly a wealthy brewer, Henry Thrale, with whom she had 12 children, then a music teacher, Gabriel Mario Piozzi. Her Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson (1786) and her diary Thraliana, published posthumously in 1942, are the main works for which she is remembered. She also wrote a popular history book, a travel book, and a dictionary. She has been seen as a protofeminist.
Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi was a Welsh writer and socialite who was an important source on Samuel Johnson and 18th-century British life. She belonged to the prominent Salusbury family of Anglo-Welsh landowners, and married firstly a wealthy brewer, Henry Thrale, with whom she had 12 children, then a music teacher, Gabriel Mario Piozzi. Her Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson (1786) and her diary Thraliana, published posthumously in 1942, are the main works for which she is remembered. She also wrote a popular history book, a travel book, and a dictionary. She has been seen as a protofeminist.
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