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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... kind of argument , which is requisite in stating complicated matters in public speaking ; and , as a proof of this , he mentioned the supposed speeches in Parliament written by him for the magazine , none of which , in his opinion ...
... kind of argument , which is requisite in stating complicated matters in public speaking ; and , as a proof of this , he mentioned the supposed speeches in Parliament written by him for the magazine , none of which , in his opinion ...
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... kind of conversation between wit and buffoonery . " On Monday , March 23 , I found him busy , preparing a fourth edition of his folio Dictionary . Mr. Peyton , one of his original amanuenses , was writing for him . I put him in mind of ...
... kind of conversation between wit and buffoonery . " On Monday , March 23 , I found him busy , preparing a fourth edition of his folio Dictionary . Mr. Peyton , one of his original amanuenses , was writing for him . I put him in mind of ...
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... kind enough to give me an inscription suited to that particular scene ; or determine which of the two formerly transmitted to you is the best and , at any rate , favour me with an English translation . It will be doubly kind if you ...
... kind enough to give me an inscription suited to that particular scene ; or determine which of the two formerly transmitted to you is the best and , at any rate , favour me with an English translation . It will be doubly kind if you ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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