Boswell In Holland 1763-1764: Including His Correspondence With Belle De Zuylen (Zlide)

Author: Frederick A. Pottle
Binding: Hardback
Published: WILLIAM HEINEMANN LTD, 1952

Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Library markings

This biographical work chronicles James Boswell’s formative year in Holland between 1763 and 1764, a period crucial to his intellectual and personal development. It uncovers the intricate details of his daily life, academic pursuits, and the profound impact of his environment on his burgeoning literary career. The volume presents his extensive correspondence with the brilliant Belle de Zuylen, known as Zlide, illustrating their complex intellectual and emotional bond. Through these letters, the reader gains an intimate perspective on 18th-century European society and the nuanced dynamics of a significant literary relationship. Pottle’s meticulous scholarship illuminates this pivotal chapter in Boswell’s life, offering a compelling portrait of a young man on the cusp of greatness.