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 3J. Richardson, 1821 |
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Page 44
... late political Publications . " It ap- peared previous to his " Taxation no Tyranny , " and was written by Dr. Joseph Towers . In that per- formance , Dr. Johnson was treated with the respect due to so eminent a man , while his conduct ...
... late political Publications . " It ap- peared previous to his " Taxation no Tyranny , " and was written by Dr. Joseph Towers . In that per- formance , Dr. Johnson was treated with the respect due to so eminent a man , while his conduct ...
Page 52
... - hand copies from the late Mr. Henderson the actor , who , though a good mimick of some persons , did not represent Johnson correctly . musick is written , according to the very ingenious method 52 [ 1775 THE LIFE OF.
... - hand copies from the late Mr. Henderson the actor , who , though a good mimick of some persons , did not represent Johnson correctly . musick is written , according to the very ingenious method 52 [ 1775 THE LIFE OF.
Page 55
... late appearance at the theatre ; but had reason to repent of his temerity . " Why , sir , did you go to Mrs. Abington's benefit ? Did you see ? " JOHNSON . " No , sir . " " Did you hear ? " JOHNSON . " No , sir . " 66 Why then , sir ...
... late appearance at the theatre ; but had reason to repent of his temerity . " Why , sir , did you go to Mrs. Abington's benefit ? Did you see ? " JOHNSON . " No , sir . " " Did you hear ? " JOHNSON . " No , sir . " 66 Why then , sir ...
Page 80
... late into the world , for that Pope and other poets had taken up the places in the Temple of Fame ; so that as but a few at any period can possess poetical reputation , a man of genius can now hardly acquire it . JOHNSON . " That is one ...
... late into the world , for that Pope and other poets had taken up the places in the Temple of Fame ; so that as but a few at any period can possess poetical reputation , a man of genius can now hardly acquire it . JOHNSON . " That is one ...
Page 89
... late " worthy " Duke of Queensberry , as Thomson , in his " Seasons , " justly characterises him , told me , that when Gay shewed him " The Beggar's Opera , " his Grace's observation was , " This is a very odd thing , Gay ; I am ...
... late " worthy " Duke of Queensberry , as Thomson , in his " Seasons , " justly characterises him , told me , that when Gay shewed him " The Beggar's Opera , " his Grace's observation was , " This is a very odd thing , Gay ; I am ...
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