The Life of Johnson V2 is a biography of Samuel Johnson, written by George Birkbeck Hill. This book is the second volume of a two-part series that covers the life of one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century. The biography provides a detailed account of Johnson's life, from his childhood in Lichfield to his rise to fame as a writer, critic, and lexicographer in London. Hill draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Johnson's...