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... happy as to have renewed his uncle's lease of a farm , that he might have lived without noise and hurry in a pure air , in the artless society of honest villagers , and the contemplation of the works of nature . " 3 Ned only moved as ...
... happy as to have renewed his uncle's lease of a farm , that he might have lived without noise and hurry in a pure air , in the artless society of honest villagers , and the contemplation of the works of nature . " 3 Ned only moved as ...
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... happy ; for that they had not enough to keep their minds in motion . ” 4 And here the pupil was in full sympathy with his master : " I was happy when tea came . Such , I take it , is the state of those who live in the country . Meals ...
... happy ; for that they had not enough to keep their minds in motion . ” 4 And here the pupil was in full sympathy with his master : " I was happy when tea came . Such , I take it , is the state of those who live in the country . Meals ...
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... happy , as with any woman in particular ? ' JOHNSON . ' Ay , Sir , fifty thou- sand . ' BOSWELL . Then , Sir , you are not of opinion that certain men and certain women are made for each other ; and that they cannot be happy if they ...
... happy , as with any woman in particular ? ' JOHNSON . ' Ay , Sir , fifty thou- sand . ' BOSWELL . Then , Sir , you are not of opinion that certain men and certain women are made for each other ; and that they cannot be happy if they ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
JOHNSONS STYLE AND MANNERISMS | 24 |
JOHNSON ON PASTORAL | 60 |
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