“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Volume 1J.M. Dent, 1949 |
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... manner this poem was composed , I am sorry that I neglected to ascertain with precision , from John- son's own authority . He has marked upon his corrected copy of the first edition of it , " Written in 1738 ; " and , as it was ...
... manner this poem was composed , I am sorry that I neglected to ascertain with precision , from John- son's own authority . He has marked upon his corrected copy of the first edition of it , " Written in 1738 ; " and , as it was ...
Page 284
... manner , which is the only way to do good to the common people , and which clergymen of genius and learning ought to do from a principle of duty , when it is suited to their congregations ; a practice , for which they will be praised by ...
... manner , which is the only way to do good to the common people , and which clergymen of genius and learning ought to do from a principle of duty , when it is suited to their congregations ; a practice , for which they will be praised by ...
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... manner , may not be omitted , it is requisite to mention , that while talking or even musing as he sat in his chair , he commonly held his head to one side towards his right shoulder , and shook it in a tremulous manner , moving his ...
... manner , may not be omitted , it is requisite to mention , that while talking or even musing as he sat in his chair , he commonly held his head to one side towards his right shoulder , and shook it in a tremulous manner , moving his ...
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