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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... dined . Upon my entrance , Johnson placed himself behind a chair , on which he leaned as on a desk or pulpit , and with humourous formality gave me a Charge , pointing out the conduct expected from me as a good member of this club ...
... dined . Upon my entrance , Johnson placed himself behind a chair , on which he leaned as on a desk or pulpit , and with humourous formality gave me a Charge , pointing out the conduct expected from me as a good member of this club ...
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... dined with Johnson at Mr. Langton's with Dr. Beattie and some other company . He descanted on the subject of Literary Property . " There seems , " said he , " to be in authors a stronger right of property than that by occupancy ; a ...
... dined with Johnson at Mr. Langton's with Dr. Beattie and some other company . He descanted on the subject of Literary Property . " There seems , " said he , " to be in authors a stronger right of property than that by occupancy ; a ...
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... dined [ with us ] : - I waited on them home . — Their garden pretty , with covered walks , but small ; yet may hold many students . - The Doctors of the Sor- bonne are all equal ; -choose those who succeed to vacancies . - Profit little ...
... dined [ with us ] : - I waited on them home . — Their garden pretty , with covered walks , but small ; yet may hold many students . - The Doctors of the Sor- bonne are all equal ; -choose those who succeed to vacancies . - Profit little ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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