“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Volume 1J.M. Dent, 1949 |
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... David Garrick went thither at the same time , 1 with intent to complete his education , and follow the profession of the law , from which he was soon diverted by his decided preference for the stage . This joint expedition of these two ...
... David Garrick went thither at the same time , 1 with intent to complete his education , and follow the profession of the law , from which he was soon diverted by his decided preference for the stage . This joint expedition of these two ...
Page 243
... Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . " " Sir , ( said he , with a stern look , ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done : and I know no right you have to talk to me on the subject . " Perhaps I deserved this check ...
... Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . " " Sir , ( said he , with a stern look , ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done : and I know no right you have to talk to me on the subject . " Perhaps I deserved this check ...
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... David Garrick has written ; but David Garrick has written more good prologues than Dryden has done . It is wonderful that he has been able to write such variety of them . " 66 At Mr. Beauclerk's , where I supped , was Mr. Garrick , whom ...
... David Garrick has written ; but David Garrick has written more good prologues than Dryden has done . It is wonderful that he has been able to write such variety of them . " 66 At Mr. Beauclerk's , where I supped , was Mr. Garrick , whom ...
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