Throughout the timeline of James Boswell’s body of work, his writing stands out by featuring an excess of acquaintances and friends, and a variety of personalities that influence the author. In being exposed to such an array of traits, Boswell’s personal beliefs are constantly questioned by the circle of intellectuals he surrounds himself with – … Continue reading ‘Composed of Many Particulars’: James Boswell on the Principle of Conviction and Character Authenticity in his Various Works