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 4J. Richardson, 1821 |
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... admiration : for one of them sixty pounds was offered . The excellent smooth gravel roads ; the large piece of water formed by his Lordship from some small brooks , with a handsome barge upon it ; the venerable Gothick church , now the ...
... admiration : for one of them sixty pounds was offered . The excellent smooth gravel roads ; the large piece of water formed by his Lordship from some small brooks , with a handsome barge upon it ; the venerable Gothick church , now the ...
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... , told me , he was so much struck on reading it , that he clasped his hands together , and remained for some time in an attitude of silent admiration . regretted . In this regret many will join , because Etat . 68. ] 15 DR . JOHNSON .
... , told me , he was so much struck on reading it , that he clasped his hands together , and remained for some time in an attitude of silent admiration . regretted . In this regret many will join , because Etat . 68. ] 15 DR . JOHNSON .
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... admiration of the Roman Senate , as if composed of men sincerely desirous to resolve what they should think best for their country . My friend would allow no such cha- racter to the Roman Senate ; and he maintained that the British ...
... admiration of the Roman Senate , as if composed of men sincerely desirous to resolve what they should think best for their country . My friend would allow no such cha- racter to the Roman Senate ; and he maintained that the British ...
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... admirable discussions than I should be able to draw from his personal conversation ; for , I sup- pose there is not a man in the world to whom he dis- closes his sentiments so freely as to yourself . " I cannot omit a curious ...
... admirable discussions than I should be able to draw from his personal conversation ; for , I sup- pose there is not a man in the world to whom he dis- closes his sentiments so freely as to yourself . " I cannot omit a curious ...
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... I should have been better ; but I do not know that it was in my power . I am , dear sir , Feb. 3 , 1778. " " Your most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " This letter , while it gives admirable advice how to 58 [ 1778 . THE LIFE OF.
... I should have been better ; but I do not know that it was in my power . I am , dear sir , Feb. 3 , 1778. " " Your most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " This letter , while it gives admirable advice how to 58 [ 1778 . THE LIFE OF.
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