The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 - Authors, English |
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... means as simply unconscious of the pointed effects of the satire . I own , indeed , that I was arrogant enough to suppose , that the tenour of the rest of the book would sufficiently guard me against such a strange imputation . But , it ...
... means as simply unconscious of the pointed effects of the satire . I own , indeed , that I was arrogant enough to suppose , that the tenour of the rest of the book would sufficiently guard me against such a strange imputation . But , it ...
Page 19
... means of the rod3 . " I would rather , " said he , " have the rod to be the general terrour to all , to make them learn , than tell a child , if you do thus , or thus , you will be more esteemed than your brothers or sisters . The rod ...
... means of the rod3 . " I would rather , " said he , " have the rod to be the general terrour to all , to make them learn , than tell a child , if you do thus , or thus , you will be more esteemed than your brothers or sisters . The rod ...
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... mean a thought . Long since I learn'd to slight this fleeting breath , And view with cheerful eyes approaching death . The inexorable sisters have decreed That Priam's house , and Priam's self shall bleed : The day will come , in which ...
... mean a thought . Long since I learn'd to slight this fleeting breath , And view with cheerful eyes approaching death . The inexorable sisters have decreed That Priam's house , and Priam's self shall bleed : The day will come , in which ...
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... of Johnson's arrival at Oxford . On that evening , his father , who had anxiously accompanied him , found means to have him introduced to Mr. Jorden , who was to be his tutor . His being put under any tutor 30 [ 1728 . THE LIFE OF.
... of Johnson's arrival at Oxford . On that evening , his father , who had anxiously accompanied him , found means to have him introduced to Mr. Jorden , who was to be his tutor . His being put under any tutor 30 [ 1728 . THE LIFE OF.
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... means surprising that those who wish to depreciate him , should , since his death , have laid hold of this circumstance , and insisted upon it with very unfair aggravation . Amidst the oppression and distraction of a disease which very ...
... means surprising that those who wish to depreciate him , should , since his death , have laid hold of this circumstance , and insisted upon it with very unfair aggravation . Amidst the oppression and distraction of a disease which very ...
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