Life of Johnson, Volumen2H. Frowde, 1904 |
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... , upon the whole , the best ; and that it is vain to think of having a better . ~ It has in general a simplicity and unction of sacred Poesy ; and in many parts its transfusion is admirable . 1776 ] THE PROJECTED TOUR TO ITALY " 5 journey.
... , upon the whole , the best ; and that it is vain to think of having a better . ~ It has in general a simplicity and unction of sacred Poesy ; and in many parts its transfusion is admirable . 1776 ] THE PROJECTED TOUR TO ITALY " 5 journey.
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... admiration of his powers . He once observed to me , ' Whatever opinion Johnson maintains , I will not say that he convinces me ; but he never fails to shew me , that he has good reasons for it . ' I have heard Johnson pay his Lordship ...
... admiration of his powers . He once observed to me , ' Whatever opinion Johnson maintains , I will not say that he convinces me ; but he never fails to shew me , that he has good reasons for it . ' I have heard Johnson pay his Lordship ...
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... admiration . Well , Sir , ( said I , ) I have omitted every other line . ' I related a dispute between Goldsmith and Mr. Robert Dodsley , one day when they and I were dining at Tom Davies's , in 1762. Goldsmith asserted , that there was ...
... admiration . Well , Sir , ( said I , ) I have omitted every other line . ' I related a dispute between Goldsmith and Mr. Robert Dodsley , one day when they and I were dining at Tom Davies's , in 1762. Goldsmith asserted , that there was ...
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... admirable writer , to whom we have seen that Dr. Johnson directly allowed so little merit . 2 Mr. Romney , the painter , who has now deservedly established a high reputation . See ante , p . 22 . 1776 ] A VISIT TO BATH 31 Francis look in.
... admirable writer , to whom we have seen that Dr. Johnson directly allowed so little merit . 2 Mr. Romney , the painter , who has now deservedly established a high reputation . See ante , p . 22 . 1776 ] A VISIT TO BATH 31 Francis look in.
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... admirable writer , who with almost every species of excellence , is peculiarly remarkable for that quality . The length of this note perhaps requires an apology . Many of my readers , I doubt not , will admit that a critical discussion ...
... admirable writer , who with almost every species of excellence , is peculiarly remarkable for that quality . The length of this note perhaps requires an apology . Many of my readers , I doubt not , will admit that a critical discussion ...
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