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 2National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... observed , that the established clergy in general did not preach plain enough ; and that polished periods and glittering sentences flew over the heads of the common people , without any impression upon their hearts . Something might be ...
... observed , that the established clergy in general did not preach plain enough ; and that polished periods and glittering sentences flew over the heads of the common people , without any impression upon their hearts . Something might be ...
Page 86
... observed , that'though the text should not be much mended thereby , yet it was no small advantage to know that we had as good a text as the most consummate industry and diligence could procure . ' " Johnson observed , that so many ...
... observed , that'though the text should not be much mended thereby , yet it was no small advantage to know that we had as good a text as the most consummate industry and diligence could procure . ' " Johnson observed , that so many ...
Page 88
... observed , were pretty much the same in all countries ; the condition of the lower orders , the poor especially , was the true mark of national discrimination . ' " When the corn - laws were in agitation in Ireland , by which that ...
... observed , were pretty much the same in all countries ; the condition of the lower orders , the poor especially , was the true mark of national discrimination . ' " When the corn - laws were in agitation in Ireland , by which that ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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