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, Band 4C. Ewer & T. Bedlington, 1824 |
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... speaking the truth ; for , to be sure , he had for several years enjoyed a life of great voluptuousness . " 29 He told us , that Dodd's city friends stood by him so , that a thousand pounds were ready to be given to the gaoler , if he ...
... speaking the truth ; for , to be sure , he had for several years enjoyed a life of great voluptuousness . " 29 He told us , that Dodd's city friends stood by him so , that a thousand pounds were ready to be given to the gaoler , if he ...
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... speaking of those who were in any great de- gree disturbed , or as it is commonly expressed , " troubled in mind . " Some of the ancient philosophers held , that all deviations from right reason were madness ; and whoever wishes to see ...
... speaking of those who were in any great de- gree disturbed , or as it is commonly expressed , " troubled in mind . " Some of the ancient philosophers held , that all deviations from right reason were madness ; and whoever wishes to see ...
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... speaking , a heaven upon earth . JOHNSON . Why , sir , I never knew any man who had such a gust for London as you have ; and I cannot blame you for your wish to live there : yet , sir , were I in your fath- 46 1 Cardan composed his mind ...
... speaking , a heaven upon earth . JOHNSON . Why , sir , I never knew any man who had such a gust for London as you have ; and I cannot blame you for your wish to live there : yet , sir , were I in your fath- 46 1 Cardan composed his mind ...
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... speak and write good English is well known . I myself was favoured with his correspondence concern . ing the brave Corsicans . And that Beckford could speak it with a spirit of honest resolution even to his Majesty , as his " faithful ...
... speak and write good English is well known . I myself was favoured with his correspondence concern . ing the brave Corsicans . And that Beckford could speak it with a spirit of honest resolution even to his Majesty , as his " faithful ...
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... speaking at the bar of the House of Commons , was not more respectful to- wards the senate , than that of Dr. Johnson . " Be as impudent as you can , as merry as you can , and say whatever comes uppermost . Jack Lee is the best heard ...
... speaking at the bar of the House of Commons , was not more respectful to- wards the senate , than that of Dr. Johnson . " Be as impudent as you can , as merry as you can , and say whatever comes uppermost . Jack Lee is the best heard ...
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