The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Derby, 1826 |
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Page 40
... write his first exercise at college twice over ; but he never took that trouble with any other composition ; and we shall see that his most excellent works were struck off at a heat , with rapid exertion " . Yet he appears , from his ...
... write his first exercise at college twice over ; but he never took that trouble with any other composition ; and we shall see that his most excellent works were struck off at a heat , with rapid exertion " . Yet he appears , from his ...
Page 48
... writing that the poet had described the dull sameness of his existence in these words , Vitam continet una dies , —one day contains the whole of my life ; ' that it was unvaried as the note of the cuckoo ; and that he did " * There is ...
... writing that the poet had described the dull sameness of his existence in these words , Vitam continet una dies , —one day contains the whole of my life ; ' that it was unvaried as the note of the cuckoo ; and that he did " * There is ...
Page 49
... writing by which Johnson after- wards so greatly distinguished himself . He continued to live as Mr. Hector's guest for about six months , and then hired lodgings in another part of the town , finding himself as well situated at ...
... writing by which Johnson after- wards so greatly distinguished himself . He continued to live as Mr. Hector's guest for about six months , and then hired lodgings in another part of the town , finding himself as well situated at ...
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... write him some verses that he might present her in return . I promised , but forgot ; and when he called for his lines at the time agreed on - Sit still a moment , says I , dear Mund , and I'll fetch them thee — so stepped aside for ...
... write him some verses that he might present her in return . I promised , but forgot ; and when he called for his lines at the time agreed on - Sit still a moment , says I , dear Mund , and I'll fetch them thee — so stepped aside for ...
Page 63
... write themes and verses , and to learn Greek ; from thence passing on to Horace , etc. as shall seem most proper . I know not well what books to direct you to , because you have not informed me what study you will apply your- self to ...
... write themes and verses , and to learn Greek ; from thence passing on to Horace , etc. as shall seem most proper . I know not well what books to direct you to , because you have not informed me what study you will apply your- self to ...
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