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Johnson's comprehension of mind the Western parts of the World . was the mould for his language . Had his conThe style of Johnson was , undoubtedly , much ceptions been narrower , his expression would formed upon that of the great ...
Johnson's comprehension of mind the Western parts of the World . was the mould for his language . Had his conThe style of Johnson was , undoubtedly , much ceptions been narrower , his expression would formed upon that of the great ...
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What relation there is between the Welch and About this period he was offered a living of Irish language , or between the language of Ireconsiderable value in Lincolnshire , if he were land and that of Biscay , deserves enquiry .
What relation there is between the Welch and About this period he was offered a living of Irish language , or between the language of Ireconsiderable value in Lincolnshire , if he were land and that of Biscay , deserves enquiry .
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I am not very willpublication , which has , perhaps , as strong marks ing that any language should be totally extinof his sentiment and style , as any of his composi- guished . The similitude and derivation of languages afford the most ...
I am not very willpublication , which has , perhaps , as strong marks ing that any language should be totally extinof his sentiment and style , as any of his composi- guished . The similitude and derivation of languages afford the most ...
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| Title | Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D |
| Author | JAMES BOSWELL |
| Published | 1952 |
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