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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... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. brimful of patriotism , traversed the square for several hours , inveighed against the minister , and " resolved they would stand by their country . ' 77 I am afraid , however , that by ...
... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. brimful of patriotism , traversed the square for several hours , inveighed against the minister , and " resolved they would stand by their country . ' 77 I am afraid , however , that by ...
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... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. To the Aonian fount direct my feet , Say , where the Nine thy lonely musings meet ? Where warbles to thy ear the sacred throng , Thy moral sense , thy dignity of song ? Tell , for you can , by ...
... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. To the Aonian fount direct my feet , Say , where the Nine thy lonely musings meet ? Where warbles to thy ear the sacred throng , Thy moral sense , thy dignity of song ? Tell , for you can , by ...
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... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. TO THE READING PUBLIC . THE Age in which we live is essentially of a practical character , and the predominant principle influencing all classes is a marked desire for cheapness . Cheapness ...
... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. TO THE READING PUBLIC . THE Age in which we live is essentially of a practical character , and the predominant principle influencing all classes is a marked desire for cheapness . Cheapness ...
Contents
List of Illustrations | xiv |
Mr Boswells Advertisements | xx |
17091731 | 33 |
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