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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... passed between the king and him , Dr. Goldsmith remained unmoved upon a sofa at some distance , affecting not to join in the least in the eager curiosity of the company . He assigned as a reason for his gloom and seeming inattention ...
... passed between the king and him , Dr. Goldsmith remained unmoved upon a sofa at some distance , affecting not to join in the least in the eager curiosity of the company . He assigned as a reason for his gloom and seeming inattention ...
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... passed , which Johnson relished with great 1 Dr. Johnson's memory here was not perfectly accurate : " Eugenio " does not conclude thus . There are eight more lines after the last of those quoted by him ; and the passage which he meant ...
... passed , which Johnson relished with great 1 Dr. Johnson's memory here was not perfectly accurate : " Eugenio " does not conclude thus . There are eight more lines after the last of those quoted by him ; and the passage which he meant ...
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... passing by the females , to remoter heirs . Suppose afterwards the law repealed in corres- pondence with a change of ... passed only to males by one law , pass likewise to females by another ? " You mention your resolution to maintain ...
... passing by the females , to remoter heirs . Suppose afterwards the law repealed in corres- pondence with a change of ... passed only to males by one law , pass likewise to females by another ? " You mention your resolution to maintain ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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