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 Nearly Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1 |
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... from my mother's womb . Pfalm cxxxviii . 13 . ESSAY IV . The fame Subject continued . All expect of thee that thou give them food in due feafon . Pfalm ciii . 27 . A 2 31 44 ESSAY ESSAY V. Upon Knowledge . A man fhall be known.
... from my mother's womb . Pfalm cxxxviii . 13 . ESSAY IV . The fame Subject continued . All expect of thee that thou give them food in due feafon . Pfalm ciii . 27 . A 2 31 44 ESSAY ESSAY V. Upon Knowledge . A man fhall be known.
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... Essay with the title ' Peace or War , and Why and How ? ' The Essay with the title " The Divergence of Article XXXVII . of the Church of England from the spirit and tenor of the New Testament , ' stands so high in our estima- tion that ...
... Essay with the title ' Peace or War , and Why and How ? ' The Essay with the title " The Divergence of Article XXXVII . of the Church of England from the spirit and tenor of the New Testament , ' stands so high in our estima- tion that ...
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... essay implies leisurely thought on the part of the reader , and it belongs to the fireside and the study . The essay should be more philosophical than the oration . The style may be simple or ornate , but its theme must be elab- orated ...
... essay implies leisurely thought on the part of the reader , and it belongs to the fireside and the study . The essay should be more philosophical than the oration . The style may be simple or ornate , but its theme must be elab- orated ...
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... Essays " and " Essay on Man " were but parts of a great scheme which the author did not live to accomplish . Feeling that his life was drawing to a close , Pope determined to devote the remain- der of his days to a revision of his works ...
... Essays " and " Essay on Man " were but parts of a great scheme which the author did not live to accomplish . Feeling that his life was drawing to a close , Pope determined to devote the remain- der of his days to a revision of his works ...
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... essay is offensive then it could hurt the candidate DePaul: Notif it's a great student. George Mason University: If the essay is particularly offensive or shows a side of the student that doesn't mesh with our community, then it might ...
... essay is offensive then it could hurt the candidate DePaul: Notif it's a great student. George Mason University: If the essay is particularly offensive or shows a side of the student that doesn't mesh with our community, then it might ...
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