The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 - Authors, English |
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Page 310
... answer to Kenrick's review of Johnson's Shakspeare . Johnson was at first angry that Kenrick's attack should have the credit of an answer . But afterwards , considering the young man's good intention , he kindly noticed him , and ...
... answer to Kenrick's review of Johnson's Shakspeare . Johnson was at first angry that Kenrick's attack should have the credit of an answer . But afterwards , considering the young man's good intention , he kindly noticed him , and ...
Page 336
... answered , he could not much commend their diligence , but that in some respects they were mended , for they had put their press under better regulations , and were at that time printing Polybius . He was then asked whether there were ...
... answered , he could not much commend their diligence , but that in some respects they were mended , for they had put their press under better regulations , and were at that time printing Polybius . He was then asked whether there were ...
Page 338
... answered , he had no reason to think that it was . The King then asked him if there were any other literary journals published in this kingdom , except the Monthly and Critical Reviews ; and on being answered there was no other , his ...
... answered , he had no reason to think that it was . The King then asked him if there were any other literary journals published in this kingdom , except the Monthly and Critical Reviews ; and on being answered there was no other , his ...
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