The Personal History of Samuel JohnsonLongman, 1971 - 364 pages |
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Page 58
... frequently a guest at his dinner table , though once there he was expected to do more than ' eat and drink and talk ' , for Cave could think of nothing other than the Gentleman's Magazine even over his meals . One afternoon Johnson was ...
... frequently a guest at his dinner table , though once there he was expected to do more than ' eat and drink and talk ' , for Cave could think of nothing other than the Gentleman's Magazine even over his meals . One afternoon Johnson was ...
Page 254
... frequent solicitations to be fed ' made him very cross . At the big table in the dining - room he could enjoy sitting next to attractive young women like the beautiful Sophy Streatfeild whose knowledge of Greek was scarcely less ...
... frequent solicitations to be fed ' made him very cross . At the big table in the dining - room he could enjoy sitting next to attractive young women like the beautiful Sophy Streatfeild whose knowledge of Greek was scarcely less ...
Page 272
... frequently imposed some restraint upon him ' . Miss Williams was in her , by now customary , peevish mood . ' Yes , Sir , ' she said crossly to Boswell , ' Dr Johnson is to dine at home . ' ' Madam , his respect for you is such , that I ...
... frequently imposed some restraint upon him ' . Miss Williams was in her , by now customary , peevish mood . ' Yes , Sir , ' she said crossly to Boswell , ' Dr Johnson is to dine at home . ' ' Madam , his respect for you is such , that I ...
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