The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J. M. Dent & Company, 1931 |
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Page 127
... published in Italy , under the title of " FRUsta LetterarIA , " it is observed , that Dr. Robert- son the historian had formed his style upon that of “ Il celebre Samuele Johnson . " My friend himself was of that opinion ; for he once ...
... published in Italy , under the title of " FRUsta LetterarIA , " it is observed , that Dr. Robert- son the historian had formed his style upon that of “ Il celebre Samuele Johnson . " My friend himself was of that opinion ; for he once ...
Page 531
... published in 1727 , and dedicated to Pope ; and in 1730 , he published a second volume of miscellaneous poems . As Dr. Johnson settled in London not long after the Verses addressed to Pope first appeared , he probably then obtained some ...
... published in 1727 , and dedicated to Pope ; and in 1730 , he published a second volume of miscellaneous poems . As Dr. Johnson settled in London not long after the Verses addressed to Pope first appeared , he probably then obtained some ...
Page 612
... published concerning him , would make many volumes . The numerous attacks too upon him , I con- sider as part of his consequence , upon the principle which he himself so well knew and asserted . Many who trembled at his presence , were ...
... published concerning him , would make many volumes . The numerous attacks too upon him , I con- sider as part of his consequence , upon the principle which he himself so well knew and asserted . Many who trembled at his presence , were ...
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