Boswell, James, 1740-1795. A life of Johnson
[Classic literature with classical music.] Classic non-fiction
CD 1. Dr. Johnson's birth and background -- Dr. Johnson-the student -- The move to London -- The death of his wife -- Publication of the Dictionary -- My first meeting with Dr. Johnson -- With Dr. Johnson and Dr. Goldsmith -- 'Pity is not natural to man' -- 'Jean Bull philosophe' -- 1764-the literary club -- 1765-with the Thrale family -- 'Smile with the wise and feed the rich' -- CD 2. Hope and experience -- Johnson's personal courage -- A capital tavern -- Dr. Johnson's compassion -- Dr. Johnson meets John Wilkes -- Bons mots from the Johnsonian garden -- More dialogues -- Lives of the poets -- 1783-aged 74 -- The last year -- The death of Dr. Johnson.