The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... late offer 2 gives me no reason to distrust your generosity . If you engage in any literary projects besides this paper , I have other designs to impart , if I could be secure from having others reap the advantage of what I should hint ...
... late offer 2 gives me no reason to distrust your generosity . If you engage in any literary projects besides this paper , I have other designs to impart , if I could be secure from having others reap the advantage of what I should hint ...
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... late Mr. Garrick , were by no means pleasing to others , 2 she must have had a superiority of under- standing and talents , as she cer- tainly inspired him with a more than ordinary passion ; and she having signified her willingness to ...
... late Mr. Garrick , were by no means pleasing to others , 2 she must have had a superiority of under- standing and talents , as she cer- tainly inspired him with a more than ordinary passion ; and she having signified her willingness to ...
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... late and tedious breakfast . He was of a strange , grotesque appearance , stiff and formal in his manner , and seldom said a word while any com- pany was present.1 The circle of his friends , indeed , at this time was extensive and ...
... late and tedious breakfast . He was of a strange , grotesque appearance , stiff and formal in his manner , and seldom said a word while any com- pany was present.1 The circle of his friends , indeed , at this time was extensive and ...
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