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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... admired . Nor can I yet allow that he deserves the very severe censure which Johnson pronounced upon him . His ... admiration of his extraordinary mind was increased and confirmed . The roughness , indeed , which sometimes appeared ...
... admired . Nor can I yet allow that he deserves the very severe censure which Johnson pronounced upon him . His ... admiration of his extraordinary mind was increased and confirmed . The roughness , indeed , which sometimes appeared ...
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... admiration which already belongs to you , and which is no hidden treasure ; for I suppose my admiration of you is co - existent with the knowledge of my character . " I find that the Highlanders and Hebrideans in general are much fonder ...
... admiration which already belongs to you , and which is no hidden treasure ; for I suppose my admiration of you is co - existent with the knowledge of my character . " I find that the Highlanders and Hebrideans in general are much fonder ...
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... admiration of the activity and diligence and good fortune of Mr. Green , in getting together , in his situation , so great a variety of things ; and Mr. Green told me that Johnson once said to him , " Sir , I should as soon have thought ...
... admiration of the activity and diligence and good fortune of Mr. Green , in getting together , in his situation , so great a variety of things ; and Mr. Green told me that Johnson once said to him , " Sir , I should as soon have thought ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
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