Johnson on Johnson: A Selection of the Personal and Autobiographical Writings of Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)E. P. Dutton, 1976 - 247 pages |
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... once went as far as the middle of the paragraph , ' Mascula dicuntur mono- syllaba , ' in a dream . On Saturday , as on Thursday , we were examined . We were sometimes , on one of those days , asked our Catechism , but with no ...
... once went as far as the middle of the paragraph , ' Mascula dicuntur mono- syllaba , ' in a dream . On Saturday , as on Thursday , we were examined . We were sometimes , on one of those days , asked our Catechism , but with no ...
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... once happened to an epic poet of France , by raising the reputation of the attempt , obstruct the reception of the work . I imagine what the world will expect from a scheme , prosecuted under your Lord- ship's influence ; and I know ...
... once happened to an epic poet of France , by raising the reputation of the attempt , obstruct the reception of the work . I imagine what the world will expect from a scheme , prosecuted under your Lord- ship's influence ; and I know ...
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... once more see you . I was , I once was , Madam , most truly yours . July 2. 1784 I will come down if you permit it . She replied with spirit : 21. Sir- Sam : Johnson 4 July 1784 . I have this Morning received from You so rough a Letter ...
... once more see you . I was , I once was , Madam , most truly yours . July 2. 1784 I will come down if you permit it . She replied with spirit : 21. Sir- Sam : Johnson 4 July 1784 . I have this Morning received from You so rough a Letter ...
Contents
CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH | 1 |
H L Piozzi from Anecdotes | 6 |
James Boswell from Life of Samuel Johnson LL D II | 13 |
Copyright | |
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