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, Volume 3National ilustrated library, 1859 |
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... wrote the English language with great purity , as evidenced by his controversy with Mr. Sharpe , the Italian tourist . Dr. Johnson procured him the situation of Italian master in Mr. Thrale's family . He was born in 1716 and died in ...
... wrote the English language with great purity , as evidenced by his controversy with Mr. Sharpe , the Italian tourist . Dr. Johnson procured him the situation of Italian master in Mr. Thrale's family . He was born in 1716 and died in ...
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... . Johnson had been acquainted . JOHNSON : " I wrote some thing for Lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court- ΟΜΑΙ . he was a mighty The character of a martial . 6 [ 1776 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
... . Johnson had been acquainted . JOHNSON : " I wrote some thing for Lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court- ΟΜΑΙ . he was a mighty The character of a martial . 6 [ 1776 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
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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 Phi- losopher , " and of the awkward and uncouth Robert Levett ; of Lord Thur- low , and Mr. Sastres , the Italian mas- 2 MR . ELLIS . ter ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating Lady Craven ...
... wrote " The Polite Phi- losopher , " and of the awkward and uncouth Robert Levett ; of Lord Thur- low , and Mr. Sastres , the Italian mas- 2 MR . ELLIS . ter ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating Lady Craven ...
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... wrote for Dr. James . Perhaps medical men may . - BOSWELL . 3 Dr. Thomas Lawrence was a physician of considerable eminence in his profession , and in 1767 he became President of the College of Physicians , to which office he was re ...
... wrote for Dr. James . Perhaps medical men may . - BOSWELL . 3 Dr. Thomas Lawrence was a physician of considerable eminence in his profession , and in 1767 he became President of the College of Physicians , to which office he was re ...
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