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What is Boswell's claim to fame in literature?

  • Revolutionizing poetry

  • Developing the novel

  • Greatest biographer

  • Inventing the essay

Answer

The answer to Boswell's claim to fame in literature is his exceptional work as the "greatest biographer." He is renowned for his meticulous documentation and candid portrayal of Samuel Johnson's life in his biography, "The Life of Samuel Johnson." Boswell's detailed observations, anecdotes, and conversations provide an intimate and comprehensive understanding of Johnson's personality, making it a landmark in biographical literature.
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