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Definition of James Boswell
1. Noun. Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795).
Lexicographical Neighbors of James Boswell
Literary usage of James Boswell
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1886)
"D., illustrated with observations by James Boswell, Esq.,' both in 1790. 18.
''The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., comprehending an Account ..."
2. English Literature: An Illustrated Record by Richard Garnett, Edmund Gosse (1903)
"It has been customary to deny capacity of every kind to James Boswell, who had,
indeed, several of the characteristics of a fool ; but the qualities which ..."
3. The Scottish Nation: Or, The Surnames, Families, Literature, Honours, and by William Anderson (1877)
"A variety of procedure took place in this and other similar cases, when some of
the parties were fined, others discharged, &c. James Boswell of ..."
4. Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by Samuel Johnson (1892)
"To [James Boswell] '. [May 27, 1774.] • • • The Lady being interested in some
... To James Boswell. Streatham, June 21, 1774. Published in the Life, ii. ..."
5. Illustrations of the Literary History of the Eighteenth Century.: Consisting by John Nichols (1828)
"... James Boswell, THE YOUNGER, Esq. was the son of James Boswell, Esq. of Auchin-
leck, the Friend and Biographer of Johnson. Having received his education ..."
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