651. London’s Golden Age: Sex and Scandal in Georgian Britain (Part 2)
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651. London’s Golden Age: Sex and Scandal in Georgian Britain (Part 2) mentions The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell and The Moral Essays by Samuel Johnson with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
Boswell's journal is described as one of the most glittering records of life in the 18th century.
Boswell's father had copies of Johnson's moral essays in his library.
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“Boswell's journal is described as one of the most glittering records of life in the 18th century, capturing his experiences and thoughts leading up to his meeting with Samuel Johnson.”
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“Boswell's father had copies of Johnson's moral essays in his library, which influenced Boswell's perception of London and Johnson as a mentor.”
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