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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He was struck with the elegance of his behaviour , and accounted for it thus : “ Sir , he had passed his time , while in England , only in the best company ; so that all he had acquired of our manners was genteel .
He was struck with the elegance of his behaviour , and accounted for it thus : “ Sir , he had passed his time , while in England , only in the best company ; so that all he had acquired of our manners was genteel .
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Had the ancients been serious in their belief , we should not have had their gods exhibited in the manner we find them represented in the poets . The people would not have suffered it . They disputed with good humour upon their fanciful ...
Had the ancients been serious in their belief , we should not have had their gods exhibited in the manner we find them represented in the poets . The people would not have suffered it . They disputed with good humour upon their fanciful ...
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We talked of education at great schools ; the advantages and disadvantages of which Johnson displayed in a luminous manner ; but his arguments preponderated so much in favour of the benefit which a boy of good parts might receive at one ...
We talked of education at great schools ; the advantages and disadvantages of which Johnson displayed in a luminous manner ; but his arguments preponderated so much in favour of the benefit which a boy of good parts might receive at one ...
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In the same manner , a man who is to get nothing by teaching , will not exert himself . Gresham college was intended as a place of instruction for London ; able professors were to read lectures gratis : they contrived to have no ...
In the same manner , a man who is to get nothing by teaching , will not exert himself . Gresham college was intended as a place of instruction for London ; able professors were to read lectures gratis : they contrived to have no ...
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My friend Mr. Const , whom I delight in having an opportunity to praise , not only for his abilities but his manners ; a gentleman whose ancient German blood has been mellowed in England , and who may be truly said to unite the baron ...
My friend Mr. Const , whom I delight in having an opportunity to praise , not only for his abilities but his manners ; a gentleman whose ancient German blood has been mellowed in England , and who may be truly said to unite the baron ...
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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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