James Boswell

James Boswell was an 18th-century Scottish biographer best known for his detailed and engaging biography of Samuel Johnson, a prominent English writer. His work is celebrated for its thoroughness, insight, and vivid portrayal of Johnson’s personality and life. Boswell’s approach helped establish modern biography as a serious literary form, combining thorough research with personal observations. His writings provide valuable historical and cultural insights into 18th-century Britain and are considered classics of English literature.