Boswell's Life of Johnson, Volume 1T.Y. Crowell, 1911 |
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Page 62
... manner , this poem was composed , I am sorry that I neglected to ascertain with precision , from Johnson'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 Johnson's own authority . He has marked upon his corrected copy of the first edition of it , " Written in 1738 ; " and , as it was ...
Page 263
... 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 congregation ; 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 congregation ; a practice for which they will be praised by ...
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... manner , with a sonorous voice , and never in that subdued tone which is commonly used at the levee and in the drawing - room . After the King withdrew , Johnson showed himself highly pleased with his Majesty's conversation , and ...
... manner , with a sonorous voice , and never in that subdued tone which is commonly used at the levee and in the drawing - room . After the King withdrew , Johnson showed himself highly pleased with his Majesty's conversation , and ...
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