The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 3G. Dearborn, 1835 |
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... conversation with Dr. Johnson in my house to which you refer , I have forgotten most of what then passed ; but remember that I was both instructed and entertained by it . Among other subjects the discourse happening to to turn on modern ...
... conversation with Dr. Johnson in my house to which you refer , I have forgotten most of what then passed ; but remember that I was both instructed and entertained by it . Among other subjects the discourse happening to to turn on modern ...
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... conversation , no fair exertion of mind amongst them , if the young men are by for a man who has a character does not choose to stake it in their presence . " BoSWELL . " But , Sir , may there not be very good conversation without a ...
... conversation , no fair exertion of mind amongst them , if the young men are by for a man who has a character does not choose to stake it in their presence . " BoSWELL . " But , Sir , may there not be very good conversation without a ...
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... conversation worthy of being remembered , he said , " Sir , there seldom is any such conversation . " BosWELL . ' Why then meet at table ? " JOHNSON . " Why , to eat and drink together , and to promote kindness ; and , Sir , this is ...
... conversation worthy of being remembered , he said , " Sir , there seldom is any such conversation . " BosWELL . ' Why then meet at table ? " JOHNSON . " Why , to eat and drink together , and to promote kindness ; and , Sir , this is ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 11 |
Letters to Boswell c Religious Festivals and PilgrimagesDeath of GoldsmithGreek | 40 |
CHAPTER III | 69 |
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