The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J.M. Dent and Sons, 1934 |
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... expressed a liking for Mr. Francis Osborne's works , and asked him what he thought of that writer . He answered , " A conceited fellow . Were a man to write so now , the boys would throw stones at him . " He , however , did not alter my ...
... expressed a liking for Mr. Francis Osborne's works , and asked him what he thought of that writer . He answered , " A conceited fellow . Were a man to write so now , the boys would throw stones at him . " He , however , did not alter my ...
Page 107
... expressed to his friend Mr. Windham of Norfolk , his wonder at the extreme jealousy of the Scotch , and their resentment at having their country described by him as it really was ; when , to say that it was a country as good as England ...
... expressed to his friend Mr. Windham of Norfolk , his wonder at the extreme jealousy of the Scotch , and their resentment at having their country described by him as it really was ; when , to say that it was a country as good as England ...
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... expressed a wish that I would ask Dr. Johnson's opinion what were the best English sermons for style . I took an opportunity to - day of mentioning several to him . Atter- bury ? JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , one of the best . " BOSWELL ...
... expressed a wish that I would ask Dr. Johnson's opinion what were the best English sermons for style . I took an opportunity to - day of mentioning several to him . Atter- bury ? JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , one of the best . " BOSWELL ...
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