The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1934 |
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Page 109
... given by the publick 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 ...
... given by the publick 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 ...
Page 210
... given to , Sir , " Your most obliged , " London , April 9 , 1757. " " And most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " 66 " TO THE REVEREND MR . THOMAS WARTON . DEAR SIR , " DR . MARSILI of Padua , a learned gentleman , and good Latin poet ...
... given to , Sir , " Your most obliged , " London , April 9 , 1757. " " And most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " 66 " TO THE REVEREND MR . THOMAS WARTON . DEAR SIR , " DR . MARSILI of Padua , a learned gentleman , and good Latin poet ...
Page 255
... given to Sheridan . Johnson , who , as has been already mentioned , thought slightingly of Sheridan's art , upon hearing that he was also pensioned , exclaimed , " What ! have they given him a pension ? Then it is time for me to give up ...
... given to Sheridan . Johnson , who , as has been already mentioned , thought slightingly of Sheridan's art , upon hearing that he was also pensioned , exclaimed , " What ! have they given him a pension ? Then it is time for me to give up ...
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