The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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... Garrick , from its appearing at first with the signature G ; but I have heard Mr. Garrick declare , that it was written by Dr. Johnson , and give the following account of the manner in which it was composed . Johnson and he were sitting ...
... Garrick , from its appearing at first with the signature G ; but I have heard Mr. Garrick declare , that it was written by Dr. Johnson , and give the following account of the manner in which it was composed . Johnson and he were sitting ...
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... Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . " " Sir , ( said he , with a stern look , ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done and I know no right you have to talk to me on the subject . " Perhaps I deserved this check ...
... Garrick would grudge such a trifle to you . " " Sir , ( said he , with a stern look , ) I have known David Garrick longer than you have done and I know no right you have to talk to me on the subject . " Perhaps I deserved this check ...
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... Garrick and Dr. Johnson , I think it necessary to rectify this mis - statement . The truth is , that not very long after the institution of our club , Sir Joshua Reynolds was speaking of it to Garrick . " I like it much , ( said he ...
... Garrick and Dr. Johnson , I think it necessary to rectify this mis - statement . The truth is , that not very long after the institution of our club , Sir Joshua Reynolds was speaking of it to Garrick . " I like it much , ( said he ...
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