JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends Who Shaped an Age.

  • Published In: Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies, 2024, v. 47, n. 3. P. 336 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hardiman, Edward 3 of 3

Abstract

Leo Damrosch's 2019 publication, "The Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends Who Shaped an Age," explores the history and impact of the Literary Club. Founded in 1764 by Joshua Reynolds, the club grew to include notable figures such as David Garrick, James Boswell, and Edmund Burke. Damrosch provides a detailed account of the club's formation and the lives of its members, while also addressing problematic aspects such as the exclusion of women and the promotion of the slave trade. The book offers a compelling narrative and is accessible to both the general public and scholars interested in the subject. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies. 2024/09, Vol. 47, Issue 3, p336
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1754-0194
  • DOI:10.1111/1754-0208.12952
  • Accession Number:179045151
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