The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... wrote something for lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court martial . I suffered a great loss when he died ; he was a mighty pleas- ing man in conversation , and a reading man . The cha- racter of a soldier is ...
... wrote something for lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court martial . I suffered a great loss when he died ; he was a mighty pleas- ing man in conversation , and a reading man . The cha- racter of a soldier is ...
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... wrote except for money . " Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to ...
... wrote except for money . " Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to ...
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... wrote The Polite Philosopher , and of the awkward and uncouth Robert Levet ; of lord Thurlow , and Mr. Sastres the Italian master ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating lady Craven , and the next with good ...
... wrote The Polite Philosopher , and of the awkward and uncouth Robert Levet ; of lord Thurlow , and Mr. Sastres the Italian master ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating lady Craven , and the next with good ...
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... at least as the intellect is con- cerned . - ED . m I have in vain endeavoured to find out what parts Johnson wrote for Dr. James . Perhaps medical men may . - BOSWELL . and I sat with him . Francis announced that a 18 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
... at least as the intellect is con- cerned . - ED . m I have in vain endeavoured to find out what parts Johnson wrote for Dr. James . Perhaps medical men may . - BOSWELL . and I sat with him . Francis announced that a 18 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
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... wrote a tragedy on the story of Leoni- das , entitled The Patriot .. He read it to a company of lawyers , who found so many faults that he wrote it over again ; so then there were two tragedies on the same sub- ject and with the same ...
... wrote a tragedy on the story of Leoni- das , entitled The Patriot .. He read it to a company of lawyers , who found so many faults that he wrote it over again ; so then there were two tragedies on the same sub- ject and with the same ...
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