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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Page xi
... Mind - Struggles with Poverty - Leaves the University CHAPTER II . - 1731-1736 . Death of Johnson's Father - Intercourse with Society in Lichfield , Gilbert Walmesley , Dr. Swinfen , & c . - Tribute to Walmesley's Memory - Becomes Usher ...
... Mind - Struggles with Poverty - Leaves the University CHAPTER II . - 1731-1736 . Death of Johnson's Father - Intercourse with Society in Lichfield , Gilbert Walmesley , Dr. Swinfen , & c . - Tribute to Walmesley's Memory - Becomes Usher ...
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... mind that the whole truth is not always to be exposed . This , however , I have managed so as to occasion no diminution of the pleasure which my book should afford ; though malignity may sometimes be disappointed of its gratifications ...
... mind that the whole truth is not always to be exposed . This , however , I have managed so as to occasion no diminution of the pleasure which my book should afford ; though malignity may sometimes be disappointed of its gratifications ...
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... mind and prompt assiduity by which so many conversations were preserved , I myself , at some distance of time , contemplate with wonder ; and I must be allowed to suggest that the nature of the work in other respects , as it consists of ...
... mind and prompt assiduity by which so many conversations were preserved , I myself , at some distance of time , contemplate with wonder ; and I must be allowed to suggest that the nature of the work in other respects , as it consists of ...
Page xxi
... mind , when we consider that the principal store of wit and wisdom which this work contains was not a particular selection from his general con- versation , but was merely his occasional talk at such times as I had the good fortune to ...
... mind , when we consider that the principal store of wit and wisdom which this work contains was not a particular selection from his general con- versation , but was merely his occasional talk at such times as I had the good fortune to ...
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... mind and fortunes , he never had persevering diligence enough to form them into a regular composition . Of these memorials a few have been preserved ; but the greater part was consigned by him to the flames , a few days before his death ...
... mind and fortunes , he never had persevering diligence enough to form them into a regular composition . Of these memorials a few have been preserved ; but the greater part was consigned by him to the flames , a few days before his death ...
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