Boswell In Holland 1763-1764: Including His Correspondence With Belle De Zuylen (Zélide)
Author: Frederick A. Pottle
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd, 1952
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This compelling biographical account chronicles James Boswell's pivotal sojourn in Holland during 1763 and 1764, detailing his intellectual awakening and personal growth. It presents his extensive and revealing correspondence with the brilliant Dutch intellectual Belle de Zuylen, also known as Zélide, illustrating a profound exchange of ideas and emotions. The narrative uncovers Boswell's journey through a crucial period that significantly shaped his literary persona and future endeavors. Frederick A. Pottle's meticulous scholarship illuminates the intricacies of these relationships and the vibrant cultural landscape of 18th-century Europe. This volume provides an intimate window into the mind of a literary giant and the influential connections that defined his early career.
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Author: Frederick A. Pottle
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd, 1952
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: long tears along spine
This compelling biographical account chronicles James Boswell's pivotal sojourn in Holland during 1763 and 1764, detailing his intellectual awakening and personal growth. It presents his extensive and revealing correspondence with the brilliant Dutch intellectual Belle de Zuylen, also known as Zélide, illustrating a profound exchange of ideas and emotions. The narrative uncovers Boswell's journey through a crucial period that significantly shaped his literary persona and future endeavors. Frederick A. Pottle's meticulous scholarship illuminates the intricacies of these relationships and the vibrant cultural landscape of 18th-century Europe. This volume provides an intimate window into the mind of a literary giant and the influential connections that defined his early career.
