The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With An Essay on His Life and Genius, Volumen1 |
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Mr. Johnston, a bookseller, who has long since left off business, gave one
hundred pounds for the copy. With this supply Johnson set out for Lichfield ; but
did not arrive in time to close the eyes of a parent whom he loved. He attended
the ...
Mr. Johnston, a bookseller, who has long since left off business, gave one
hundred pounds for the copy. With this supply Johnson set out for Lichfield ; but
did not arrive in time to close the eyes of a parent whom he loved. He attended
the ...
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His education at Oxford gave him the habits of a gentleman ; his amiable temper
recommended his conversation ; and the goodness of his heart made him a
sincere friend. That he was the patron of Johnson is an honour to his memory.
His education at Oxford gave him the habits of a gentleman ; his amiable temper
recommended his conversation ; and the goodness of his heart made him a
sincere friend. That he was the patron of Johnson is an honour to his memory.
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Yet it is certain that he esteemed and loved Garrick; that he dwelt with pleasure
on his praise; and used to declare, that he deserved his great success, because
on all applications for charity he gave more than was asked. After Garrick's death
...
Yet it is certain that he esteemed and loved Garrick; that he dwelt with pleasure
on his praise; and used to declare, that he deserved his great success, because
on all applications for charity he gave more than was asked. After Garrick's death
...
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Sir Richard Steele, in a dedication of the Comedy of the Drummer to Mr.
Congreve, gave the first insight into that business. He says, in a style of anger
and resentment, “If “ that gentleman (Mr. Tickell) thinks him“self injured, I will
allow I have ...
Sir Richard Steele, in a dedication of the Comedy of the Drummer to Mr.
Congreve, gave the first insight into that business. He says, in a style of anger
and resentment, “If “ that gentleman (Mr. Tickell) thinks him“self injured, I will
allow I have ...
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... in a full and free “ council of their own electing, where no single “ person, but
reason only, sways;” but the example of all the republics, recorded in the annals
of mankind, gave him no room to hope that REA son only would be heard.
... in a full and free “ council of their own electing, where no single “ person, but
reason only, sways;” but the example of all the republics, recorded in the annals
of mankind, gave him no room to hope that REA son only would be heard.
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