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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... given by the public to his anonymous proposals for the execution of a task which Warburton was known to have undertaken , probably damped his ardour . His pamphlet , however , was highly esteemed , and was fortunate enough to obtain the ...
... given by the public to his anonymous proposals for the execution of a task which Warburton was known to have undertaken , probably damped his ardour . His pamphlet , however , was highly esteemed , and was fortunate enough to obtain the ...
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... given rise to the superficial notion of his being too stern a philo- sopher . But men of reflection will be sensible that he has given a true representation of human existence , and that he has , at the same time , with a generous ...
... given rise to the superficial notion of his being too stern a philo- sopher . But men of reflection will be sensible that he has given a true representation of human existence , and that he has , at the same time , with a generous ...
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... given you , and given you without effect . But this advice , if you will not take from others , you must take from your own reflections , if you propose to do the duties of the station to which the bounty of Providence has called you ...
... given you , and given you without effect . But this advice , if you will not take from others , you must take from your own reflections , if you propose to do the duties of the station to which the bounty of Providence has called you ...
Contents
List of Illustrations | xiv |
Mr Boswells Advertisements | xx |
17091731 | 33 |
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