The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Together with A Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 8Swan Sonnenschein, Lowrey, 1888 |
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... lived most in inti- macy with him , heard him upon all occasions , when there was a proper opportunity , take delight in ex- patiating upon the various merits of the English poets : upon the niceties of their characters , and the events ...
... lived most in inti- macy with him , heard him upon all occasions , when there was a proper opportunity , take delight in ex- patiating upon the various merits of the English poets : upon the niceties of their characters , and the events ...
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... lived in the same age and a Warburtonian , not admitted into the Collection of their respective Works . After an able and " fond , though not undistinguish- ing , " consideration of Warburton's character , he says , " In two immortal ...
... lived in the same age and a Warburtonian , not admitted into the Collection of their respective Works . After an able and " fond , though not undistinguish- ing , " consideration of Warburton's character , he says , " In two immortal ...
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... lived in intimacy with Steele , and who mentioned , that Steele told him the story with tears in his eyes . Ben Victor , Dr. Johnson said , like- wise informed him of this remarkable transaction , from the relation of Mr. Wilkes the ...
... lived in intimacy with Steele , and who mentioned , that Steele told him the story with tears in his eyes . Ben Victor , Dr. Johnson said , like- wise informed him of this remarkable transaction , from the relation of Mr. Wilkes the ...
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... lived so much in intercourse with the brightest men of what has been called the Augustan age of England ; and that he showed a degree of eager curiosity concerning the common occurrences that were then passing , which appeared somewhat ...
... lived so much in intercourse with the brightest men of what has been called the Augustan age of England ; and that he showed a degree of eager curiosity concerning the common occurrences that were then passing , which appeared somewhat ...
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... lived to be present at the expiration of her ( Queen Elizabeth's ) last breath , and to behold the closing of those eyes that had long Looked upon him with reverence and affection . " - KEARNEY . ( 2 ) At a subsequent date he added , on ...
... lived to be present at the expiration of her ( Queen Elizabeth's ) last breath , and to behold the closing of those eyes that had long Looked upon him with reverence and affection . " - KEARNEY . ( 2 ) At a subsequent date he added , on ...
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