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... true politeness , than Johnson did in this instance . ” 2 True it is that at times his manners offended , but we must try to realize that the fine gentleman of exquisite breed- ing whom we associate with the era of Chesterfield and ...
... true politeness , than Johnson did in this instance . ” 2 True it is that at times his manners offended , but we must try to realize that the fine gentleman of exquisite breed- ing whom we associate with the era of Chesterfield and ...
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... true form , without any disguise of hypocrisy , or decorations of elegance . Every one in- dulges the full enjoyment of his own choice , and talks and lives with no other view than to please himself , without inquiring how far he ...
... true form , without any disguise of hypocrisy , or decorations of elegance . Every one in- dulges the full enjoyment of his own choice , and talks and lives with no other view than to please himself , without inquiring how far he ...
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... true life , and the true source of his strength . It was not the gladiator of the club 1 Boswell's Life of Johnson ( Birkbeck Hill ) , iv . 188 . 2 No. 114 . 3 Dr Johnson and his Circle ( Mr John Bailey ) , p . 175 . and tavern , nor ...
... true life , and the true source of his strength . It was not the gladiator of the club 1 Boswell's Life of Johnson ( Birkbeck Hill ) , iv . 188 . 2 No. 114 . 3 Dr Johnson and his Circle ( Mr John Bailey ) , p . 175 . and tavern , nor ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
JOHNSONS STYLE AND MANNERISMS | 24 |
JOHNSON ON PASTORAL | 60 |
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