Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776

"Life of Johnson, Volume 2" by James Boswell is a historical biography that shines a light on the life of Samuel Johnson between the years of 1765 and 1776. The story shows Johnson as a great writer and thinker through his work, friendships, and ideas. Readers get to see how Johnson lived, what he thought about, and how he acted with people through detailed stories and letters, including those between Boswell and Johnson. The writing paints Johnson as a dedicated intellectual with flaws, who worked hard on his writings, such as his edition of Shakespeare, all while dealing with his every day relationships and happiness, providing readers with a picture of Johnson's importance in the world of literature.