The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3 |
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take place , of which he had entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that their loss was an additional reason ...
take place , of which he had entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that their loss was an additional reason ...
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Mr. Thrale called upon him , and appeared to bear the loss of his son with a manly composure . There was no affectation about him ; and he talked , as usual , upon indifferent subjects . He seemed to me to hesitate as to the intended ...
Mr. Thrale called upon him , and appeared to bear the loss of his son with a manly composure . There was no affectation about him ; and he talked , as usual , upon indifferent subjects . He seemed to me to hesitate as to the intended ...
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He appeared to have a pleasure in contradiction , especially when any opinion whatever was delivered with an air of confidence ; so that there was hardly any topick , if not one of the great truths of religion and morality , that he ...
He appeared to have a pleasure in contradiction , especially when any opinion whatever was delivered with an air of confidence ; so that there was hardly any topick , if not one of the great truths of religion and morality , that he ...
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He was further useful in striking out the jacobitical and tory sentiments which Shiels had industriously interspersed wherever he could bring them in : and as the success of the work appeared , after all , very doubtful , he was ...
He was further useful in striking out the jacobitical and tory sentiments which Shiels had industriously interspersed wherever he could bring them in : and as the success of the work appeared , after all , very doubtful , he was ...
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Garrick added , with an appearance of grave recollection , If I were to begin life again , I think I should not play those low characters . Upon which I observed , Sir , you would be in the wrong ; for your great excellence is ...
Garrick added , with an appearance of grave recollection , If I were to begin life again , I think I should not play those low characters . Upon which I observed , Sir , you would be in the wrong ; for your great excellence is ...
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| Title | The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and ..., Volume 3 The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Edmond Malone Volume 3 of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, James Boswell |
| Author | James Boswell |
| Illustrated by | Edmond Malone |
| Publisher | Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 21 Sep 2010 |
| Length | 1854 pages |
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