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 1National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... desire to have it addressed to Lord Chesterfield . I laid hold of this as a pretext for delay , that it might be better done , and let Dodsley have his desire . I said to my friend Dr. Bathurst , Now if any good comes of my addressing ...
... desire to have it addressed to Lord Chesterfield . I laid hold of this as a pretext for delay , that it might be better done , and let Dodsley have his desire . I said to my friend Dr. Bathurst , Now if any good comes of my addressing ...
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... desire to see him , he got up , and went to Johnson as soon as he was dressed , and found him in tears and in extreme agitation . After being a little while together , Johnson requested him to join with him in prayer . He then prayed ...
... desire to see him , he got up , and went to Johnson as soon as he was dressed , and found him in tears and in extreme agitation . After being a little while together , Johnson requested him to join with him in prayer . He then prayed ...
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... desire , to rectify any important opinion , or fortify any generous resolution , you need not doubt but I shall at least wish to prefer the pleasure of gratifying a friend much less esteemed than yourself , before the gloomy calm of ...
... desire , to rectify any important opinion , or fortify any generous resolution , you need not doubt but I shall at least wish to prefer the pleasure of gratifying a friend much less esteemed than yourself , before the gloomy calm of ...
Contents
List of Illustrations | xiv |
Mr Boswells Advertisements | xx |
17091731 | 33 |
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