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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Page 109
... published by Mr. Mason . JOHNSON : “ I think we have had enough of Gray . I see they have published a splendid edition of Akenside's works . One bad ode may be suffered ; but a number of them together makes one sick . " BOSWELL : " Aken ...
... published by Mr. Mason . JOHNSON : “ I think we have had enough of Gray . I see they have published a splendid edition of Akenside's works . One bad ode may be suffered ; but a number of them together makes one sick . " BOSWELL : " Aken ...
Page 137
... publish a new edition of my large Dictionary ; I have been persuaded to revise it , and have mended some faults , but added little to its use- fulness . " No book has been published since your departure , of which much notice is taken ...
... publish a new edition of my large Dictionary ; I have been persuaded to revise it , and have mended some faults , but added little to its use- fulness . " No book has been published since your departure , of which much notice is taken ...
Page 277
... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. lands were sold at once ? " JOHNSON : " So far , Sir , as money pro- duces good , it would be an advantage ; for , then that country would have as much money circulating in it as it is worth . But ...
... Published: the Whole Exhi James Boswell. lands were sold at once ? " JOHNSON : " So far , Sir , as money pro- duces good , it would be an advantage ; for , then that country would have as much money circulating in it as it is worth . But ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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