The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works ... and Various Original Pieces ... Never Before Published ...T. Cadell and W. Davis, 1804 |
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... wrote something for Lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court- martial . I suffered a great loss when he died ; he was a mighty pleasing man in conversation , and a reading man . The character of a soldier is high ...
... wrote something for Lord Charles ; and I thought he had nothing to fear from a court- martial . I suffered a great loss when he died ; he was a mighty pleasing man in conversation , and a reading man . The character of a soldier is high ...
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... wrote , except for money . " Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to ...
... wrote , except for money . " Numerous instances to refute this will occur to all who are versed in the history of literature . He gave us one of the many sketches of character which were treasured in his mind , and which he was wont to ...
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... wrote " The Polite Philosopher , " and of the aukward and uncouth Robert Levet ; of Lord Thurlow , and Mr. Sastres , the Italian master ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating Lady Craven , and the next with ...
... wrote " The Polite Philosopher , " and of the aukward and uncouth Robert Levet ; of Lord Thurlow , and Mr. Sastres , the Italian master ; and has dined one day with the beautiful , gay , and fascinating Lady Craven , and the next with ...
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... , and famous for his know- ledge of the old philosophy . " M. ] 66 I have in vain endeavoured to find out what parts . Johnson wrote for Dr. James , Perhaps medical men may . receive it , supposing it to be some trick , 22 THE LIFE OF.
... , and famous for his know- ledge of the old philosophy . " M. ] 66 I have in vain endeavoured to find out what parts . Johnson wrote for Dr. James , Perhaps medical men may . receive it , supposing it to be some trick , 22 THE LIFE OF.
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... wrote a tragedy on the story of Leonidas , entitled " The Patriot . " He read it to a company of lawyers , who found so many faults , that he wrote it over again : so then there were two tragedies on the same subject and with the same ...
... wrote a tragedy on the story of Leonidas , entitled " The Patriot . " He read it to a company of lawyers , who found so many faults , that he wrote it over again : so then there were two tragedies on the same subject and with the same ...
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