The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 - Authors, English |
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Page 50
... Goldsmith's manifesto has got into your paper ; ' I asked him if Dr. Goldsmith had written it , with an air that made him see I suspected it was his , though subscribed by Goldsmith . JOHNSON . ' Sir , Dr. Goldsmith would no more have ...
... Goldsmith's manifesto has got into your paper ; ' I asked him if Dr. Goldsmith had written it , with an air that made him see I suspected it was his , though subscribed by Goldsmith . JOHNSON . ' Sir , Dr. Goldsmith would no more have ...
Page 61
... Goldsmith had so much of the old prejudice in him . General Paoli , talking of Goldsmith's new play , said , ' Il a fait un compliment très gracieux à une certaine grande dame ; ' meaning a Duchess of the first rank . I expressed a ...
... Goldsmith had so much of the old prejudice in him . General Paoli , talking of Goldsmith's new play , said , ' Il a fait un compliment très gracieux à une certaine grande dame ; ' meaning a Duchess of the first rank . I expressed a ...
Page 87
... Goldsmith forgive me ; ' and then called to him in a loud voice , ' Dr. Gold- smith , -something passed to - day where you and I dined ; I ask your pardon . ' Goldsmith answered placidly , ' It must be much from you , Sir , that I take ...
... Goldsmith forgive me ; ' and then called to him in a loud voice , ' Dr. Gold- smith , -something passed to - day where you and I dined ; I ask your pardon . ' Goldsmith answered placidly , ' It must be much from you , Sir , that I take ...
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