The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1John W. Lovell Company, 1899 - Authors, English |
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... Wishes " but five guineas more , as is proved by an authentic document in my possession . ' " l It will be observed , that he reserves to himself the right of print- ing one edition of his satire , which was his practice upon occasion ...
... Wishes " but five guineas more , as is proved by an authentic document in my possession . ' " l It will be observed , that he reserves to himself the right of print- ing one edition of his satire , which was his practice upon occasion ...
Page 184
... wish to be energetic ; he is never rapid , and he never stagnates . His sentences have neither studied amplitude , nor affected brevity : his periods , though not diligently rounded , are voluble and easy . ' Whoever wishes to attain an ...
... wish to be energetic ; he is never rapid , and he never stagnates . His sentences have neither studied amplitude , nor affected brevity : his periods , though not diligently rounded , are voluble and easy . ' Whoever wishes to attain an ...
Page 293
... wish that your affections may be gained . I would have you happy wherever you are : yet I would have you wish to return to England . If ever you visit us again , you will find the kindness of your friends undiminished . To tell you how ...
... wish that your affections may be gained . I would have you happy wherever you are : yet I would have you wish to return to England . If ever you visit us again , you will find the kindness of your friends undiminished . To tell you how ...
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