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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... write soon , and to write often , and to write long letters , which I hope in time to repay you ; but you must be a patient creditor . I have , however , this of gratitude , that I think of you with regard , when I do not , perhaps ...
... write soon , and to write often , and to write long letters , which I hope in time to repay you ; but you must be a patient creditor . I have , however , this of gratitude , that I think of you with regard , when I do not , perhaps ...
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... write so well , is an offence suffi- ciently heinous , yet I shall pass it by . I am very glad that the Vice ... writer has the same difficulties , and , perhaps , every writer talks of them more than he thinks . " You will be pleased to ...
... write so well , is an offence suffi- ciently heinous , yet I shall pass it by . I am very glad that the Vice ... writer has the same difficulties , and , perhaps , every writer talks of them more than he thinks . " You will be pleased to ...
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... writing a pamphlet , entitled , " Critical Strictures , " against it . " That the mildness of Dempster's disposition ... write one , You may scold a carpenter who has made you a bad table , though you cannot make a table . It is not your ...
... writing a pamphlet , entitled , " Critical Strictures , " against it . " That the mildness of Dempster's disposition ... write one , You may scold a carpenter who has made you a bad table , though you cannot make a table . It is not your ...
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List of Illustrations | xiv |
Mr Boswells Advertisements | xx |
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