Johnson the Essayist: His Opinions on Men, Morals and Manners, a Study |
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Page 108
... contempt at vain objec- tions and injudicious commendations , he enters the places of mingled conversation , sits down to his tea in an obscure corner , and while he appears to examine a file of antiquated journals , catches the ...
... contempt at vain objec- tions and injudicious commendations , he enters the places of mingled conversation , sits down to his tea in an obscure corner , and while he appears to examine a file of antiquated journals , catches the ...
Page 186
... contempt the habits and standards of the City . This contempt is evident in many of his Essays , 1 besides appearing in his other works and in his conversation . " Commerce , " he wrote in the Preface to the Dictionary , " however ...
... contempt the habits and standards of the City . This contempt is evident in many of his Essays , 1 besides appearing in his other works and in his conversation . " Commerce , " he wrote in the Preface to the Dictionary , " however ...
Page 189
... contempt the habits and standards of the City . This contempt is evident in many of his Essays , 1 besides appearing in his other works and in his conversation . " Commerce , " he wrote in the Preface to the Dictionary , " however ...
... contempt the habits and standards of the City . This contempt is evident in many of his Essays , 1 besides appearing in his other works and in his conversation . " Commerce , " he wrote in the Preface to the Dictionary , " however ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
JOHNSONS STYLE AND MANNERISMS | 24 |
JOHNSON ON PASTORAL | 60 |
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