The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volumen 10F.C. and J. Rivington, 1823 |
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... Publick , it will doubtless be inquired , why Shakespeare stands in more need of critical assistance than any other of the English writers , and what are the de- ficiencies of the late attempts , which another editor may hope to supply ...
... Publick , it will doubtless be inquired , why Shakespeare stands in more need of critical assistance than any other of the English writers , and what are the de- ficiencies of the late attempts , which another editor may hope to supply ...
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... publick judgment was un- formed ; he had no example of such fame as might force him upon imitation , nor criticks of such autho- rity as might restrain his extravagance : he there- fore indulged his natural disposition ; and his dispo ...
... publick judgment was un- formed ; he had no example of such fame as might force him upon imitation , nor criticks of such autho- rity as might restrain his extravagance : he there- fore indulged his natural disposition ; and his dispo ...
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... publick was gross and dark ; and to be able to read and write , was an accomplishment still valued for its rarity . Nations , like individuals , have their infancy . A people newly awakened to literary curiosity , being yet unacquainted ...
... publick was gross and dark ; and to be able to read and write , was an accomplishment still valued for its rarity . Nations , like individuals , have their infancy . A people newly awakened to literary curiosity , being yet unacquainted ...
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... publick has exclaimed , or which their own incongruity imme- diately condemns , and which , I suppose , the author himself would desire to be forgotten . Of the rest , to part I have given the highest approbation , by in- serting the ...
... publick has exclaimed , or which their own incongruity imme- diately condemns , and which , I suppose , the author himself would desire to be forgotten . Of the rest , to part I have given the highest approbation , by in- serting the ...
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... publick , by diffusing innocent and rational pleasure . The complete explanation of an author not sys- tematick and consequential , but desultory and va- grant , abounding in casual allusions and light hints , is not to be expected from ...
... publick , by diffusing innocent and rational pleasure . The complete explanation of an author not sys- tematick and consequential , but desultory and va- grant , abounding in casual allusions and light hints , is not to be expected from ...
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