The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 2National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... John gives us many ideas , and particularly mentions music . " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , ideas must be given you by means of something which you know ; and as to music there are some philosophers and divines who have maintained that we ...
... John gives us many ideas , and particularly mentions music . " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , ideas must be given you by means of something which you know ; and as to music there are some philosophers and divines who have maintained that we ...
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... JOHN- SON : Why , Sir , Fleet - street has a very animated appearance ; but I think the tide of human existence is ... John Scott of Amwell , the Quaker , Mr. Langton , Mr. Miller ( now Sir John ) , and Dr. Thomas Campbell , an. FLEET ...
... JOHN- SON : Why , Sir , Fleet - street has a very animated appearance ; but I think the tide of human existence is ... John Scott of Amwell , the Quaker , Mr. Langton , Mr. Miller ( now Sir John ) , and Dr. Thomas Campbell , an. FLEET ...
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... John Hawkins ex- pressed a wonder at his attaining a seat , Johnson said , " Now , we who know Mr. Burke , know that he will be one of the first men in the country . " And once , when Johnson was ill , and unable to exert him- self as ...
... John Hawkins ex- pressed a wonder at his attaining a seat , Johnson said , " Now , we who know Mr. Burke , know that he will be one of the first men in the country . " And once , when Johnson was ill , and unable to exert him- self as ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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