The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... character given by Lucian of the ancient sage , ἄριστον ὧν οἶδα ἐγὼ φιλοσόφων γενομένων , “ the best philoso- pher whom I have ever seen or known . " b Sterne is of a direct contrary opinion . See his Sentimental Journey , arti- cle ...
... character given by Lucian of the ancient sage , ἄριστον ὧν οἶδα ἐγὼ φιλοσόφων γενομένων , “ the best philoso- pher whom I have ever seen or known . " b Sterne is of a direct contrary opinion . See his Sentimental Journey , arti- cle ...
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... characters , and the events of their progress through the world which they contributed to illuminate . His mind was so full ... character ; but I have been led beyond my intention , I hope by the honest desire of giving useful pleasure ...
... characters , and the events of their progress through the world which they contributed to illuminate . His mind was so full ... character ; but I have been led beyond my intention , I hope by the honest desire of giving useful pleasure ...
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... character ; and having a fair opportunity to display his political principles , does it with an unqualified manly ... characters by which Waller intended to distin- guish 32 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
... character ; and having a fair opportunity to display his political principles , does it with an unqualified manly ... characters by which Waller intended to distin- guish 32 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
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James Boswell. " The characters by which Waller intended to distin- guish his writings are [ elegance ] sprightliness and ... Character , and Writings of Dr. Samuel Johnson , London , 1787 ; which is very well written , making a proper ...
James Boswell. " The characters by which Waller intended to distin- guish his writings are [ elegance ] sprightliness and ... Character , and Writings of Dr. Samuel Johnson , London , 1787 ; which is very well written , making a proper ...
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... character may be kept so distinct as never to be blended . In the life of Milton , Johnson took occasion to maintain his own and the general opinion of the excellence of rhyme over blank verse , in English poetry ; and quotes this appo ...
... character may be kept so distinct as never to be blended . In the life of Milton , Johnson took occasion to maintain his own and the general opinion of the excellence of rhyme over blank verse , in English poetry ; and quotes this appo ...
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