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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... manner he employed his pen at this period , or whether he derived from it any pecuniary advantage , I have not been able to ascertain . He probably got a little money from Mr. Warren ; and we are certain , that he executed here one ...
... manner he employed his pen at this period , or whether he derived from it any pecuniary advantage , I have not been able to ascertain . He probably got a little money from Mr. Warren ; and we are certain , that he executed here one ...
Page 91
... manner this poem was composed , I am sorry that I neglected to ascertain with precision , from Johnson's own authority . He has marked upon his corrected copy of the first edition of it , " Written in 1738 ; " and , as it was published ...
... manner this poem was composed , I am sorry that I neglected to ascertain with precision , from Johnson's own authority . He has marked upon his corrected copy of the first edition of it , " Written in 1738 ; " and , as it was published ...
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... manner , and seldom said a word while any com- pany was present.1 The circle of his friends , indeed , at this time was extensive and various , far beyond what has been generally imagined . To trace his acquaintance with each particular ...
... manner , and seldom said a word while any com- pany was present.1 The circle of his friends , indeed , at this time was extensive and various , far beyond what has been generally imagined . To trace his acquaintance with each particular ...
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