The Life of Samuel JohnsonOlms, 1973 - 639 pages |
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... genius must begin with a pro- digy ; and it is not to be supposed that John- son should be without attestations of these miracles of early genius , which are believed by some to be as necessary to the attainment of future pre - eminence ...
... genius must begin with a pro- digy ; and it is not to be supposed that John- son should be without attestations of these miracles of early genius , which are believed by some to be as necessary to the attainment of future pre - eminence ...
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Robert Anderson. Johnson's genius , it was resolved that he should do the whole himself , from notes furnished by persons employed to attend in both houses of Parliament . His sole composition of them be- gan November 19 , 1740 , and ...
Robert Anderson. Johnson's genius , it was resolved that he should do the whole himself , from notes furnished by persons employed to attend in both houses of Parliament . His sole composition of them be- gan November 19 , 1740 , and ...
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... genius and talents of the highest order , under every disadvantage of person and fortune , was gradually emerging from poverty and obscurity , to the enjoyment of the comforts of life , and admission into the best societies of London ...
... genius and talents of the highest order , under every disadvantage of person and fortune , was gradually emerging from poverty and obscurity , to the enjoyment of the comforts of life , and admission into the best societies of London ...
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