Life of JohnsonMacmillan, 1893 - 718 páginas |
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... merit of a contemporary , mixed with a certain degree of vanity , not altogether inexcusable , in appearing fully sensible of it , where can I find one , in complimenting whom I can with more general approbation gratify those feelings ...
... merit of a contemporary , mixed with a certain degree of vanity , not altogether inexcusable , in appearing fully sensible of it , where can I find one , in complimenting whom I can with more general approbation gratify those feelings ...
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... merit in the execution of the work , I have resolved to adopt and enlarge upon the excellent plan of Mr. Mason , in his Memoirs of Gray . Wherever narrative is necessary to explain , connect , and supply , I fur- nish it to the best of ...
... merit in the execution of the work , I have resolved to adopt and enlarge upon the excellent plan of Mr. Mason , in his Memoirs of Gray . Wherever narrative is necessary to explain , connect , and supply , I fur- nish it to the best of ...
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... merit as he could conceive . His next instructor in English was master , whom , when he spoke of him to me , he familiarly called Tom Brown , who , said he , " . ' published a spelling- book , and dedicated it to the UNIVERSE ; but I ...
... merit as he could conceive . His next instructor in English was master , whom , when he spoke of him to me , he familiarly called Tom Brown , who , said he , " . ' published a spelling- book , and dedicated it to the UNIVERSE ; but I ...
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... merit of Johnson , and the cheap price at which his book was offered , there were not subscribers enough to ensure a sufficient sale ; SO the work never appeared , and probably never was ex- ecuted . We find him again this year at Bir ...
... merit of Johnson , and the cheap price at which his book was offered , there were not subscribers enough to ensure a sufficient sale ; SO the work never appeared , and probably never was ex- ecuted . We find him again this year at Bir ...
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... merit of the versions equal , we may hope that the addition of the Notes will turn the balance in our favour , considering the reputation of the Annotator . " Be pleased to favour me with a speedy answer , if you are not willing to ...
... merit of the versions equal , we may hope that the addition of the Notes will turn the balance in our favour , considering the reputation of the Annotator . " Be pleased to favour me with a speedy answer , if you are not willing to ...
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