The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.W. P. Ninno, Hay & Mitchell, 1890 - 562 pages |
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... believe various authorities , he sometimes , perhaps unconsciously , was capable of flashes of wit . It is also apparent that many of his impulses were good . He was kindly in disposition , and his domestic affections were strong ; and ...
... believe various authorities , he sometimes , perhaps unconsciously , was capable of flashes of wit . It is also apparent that many of his impulses were good . He was kindly in disposition , and his domestic affections were strong ; and ...
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... believe it will be most for your advantage to apply your- self wholly to the languages , till you go to the university . The Greek authors I think it best for you to read are these : - Cebes . Ælian . Lucian by Leeds . Xenophon , Homer ...
... believe it will be most for your advantage to apply your- self wholly to the languages , till you go to the university . The Greek authors I think it best for you to read are these : - Cebes . Ælian . Lucian by Leeds . Xenophon , Homer ...
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... believe I could not procure more advantageous terms from any person than from you , who have so much distinguished your self by your generous encouragement of poetry , and whose judgment of that art nothing but your commendation of my ...
... believe I could not procure more advantageous terms from any person than from you , who have so much distinguished your self by your generous encouragement of poetry , and whose judgment of that art nothing but your commendation of my ...
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... believe , did not make so much noise as was expected , and there- fore had not a very extensive circulation . Sir John Hawkins relates , that ' warrants were issued and messengers employed to apprehend 1 The inscription and the ...
... believe , did not make so much noise as was expected , and there- fore had not a very extensive circulation . Sir John Hawkins relates , that ' warrants were issued and messengers employed to apprehend 1 The inscription and the ...
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... believe I am going to write. CHAPTER VI . 1741-1744 . THIS year I find that his tragedy of Irene had been for some time ready for the stage , and that his necessities made him desircus of getting as much as he could for it without delay ...
... believe I am going to write. CHAPTER VI . 1741-1744 . THIS year I find that his tragedy of Irene had been for some time ready for the stage , and that his necessities made him desircus of getting as much as he could for it without delay ...
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