“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: ...G. Routledge & Company, Farringdon Street, 1857 - 300 pages |
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... called on him , with the hope of prevailing on him to sup with us at the Mitre . We found him indis- posed , and resolved not to go abroad . Come , then , " said Goldsmith , we will not go to the Mitre to - night , since we cannot have ...
... called on him , with the hope of prevailing on him to sup with us at the Mitre . We found him indis- posed , and resolved not to go abroad . Come , then , " said Goldsmith , we will not go to the Mitre to - night , since we cannot have ...
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... called " The Race , by This paragraph shows Johnson's real estimation of the character and abilities of the celebrated Scottish historian , however lightly , in a moment of caprice , he may have spoken of his works . - BOSWELL . 2. This ...
... called " The Race , by This paragraph shows Johnson's real estimation of the character and abilities of the celebrated Scottish historian , however lightly , in a moment of caprice , he may have spoken of his works . - BOSWELL . 2. This ...
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... called upon Dr. Johnson next morning , I found him highly satisfied with his colloquial prowess the preceding evening . Well , " said he , 66 we had good talk . " BOSWELL : " Yes , Sir , you tossed and gored several persons . " The late ...
... called upon Dr. Johnson next morning , I found him highly satisfied with his colloquial prowess the preceding evening . Well , " said he , 66 we had good talk . " BOSWELL : " Yes , Sir , you tossed and gored several persons . " The late ...
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... called to give evidence to the character of Mr. Baretti , who having stabbed a man in the street , was arraigned at the Old Bailey for murder . Never did such a con- stellation of genius enlighten the awful Sessions - house ...
... called to give evidence to the character of Mr. Baretti , who having stabbed a man in the street , was arraigned at the Old Bailey for murder . Never did such a con- stellation of genius enlighten the awful Sessions - house ...
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... called natural affection is born with us ? It seems to me to be the effect of habit , or of grati- tude for kindness . No child has it for a parent whom it has not seen . " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , I think there is an instinctive natural ...
... called natural affection is born with us ? It seems to me to be the effect of habit , or of grati- tude for kindness . No child has it for a parent whom it has not seen . " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , I think there is an instinctive natural ...
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