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He received of Dodsley , for the copy , only fifteen guineas . It has been thought to
have less of common life , and more of a philofophic dignity than his London . It is
characterized by profound reflection , more than pointed fpirit . It has , however ...
He received of Dodsley , for the copy , only fifteen guineas . It has been thought to
have less of common life , and more of a philofophic dignity than his London . It is
characterized by profound reflection , more than pointed fpirit . It has , however ...
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... and Pope ; And Johnson , well arm ' d like a hero of yore , Has beat forty
French , and will beat forty more ! In this year , he afforded his assistance to Mr .
Zechariah Williams , father of the blind lady whom he had humanely received
under his ...
... and Pope ; And Johnson , well arm ' d like a hero of yore , Has beat forty
French , and will beat forty more ! In this year , he afforded his assistance to Mr .
Zechariah Williams , father of the blind lady whom he had humanely received
under his ...
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112 whom I should have received the neceffary help , in this case , is not at home
, and I am afraid of not finding Mr . Millar . If you could be so good as to send me
this sum , I will very gratefully repay you , and add it to all former obligations .
112 whom I should have received the neceffary help , in this case , is not at home
, and I am afraid of not finding Mr . Millar . If you could be so good as to send me
this sum , I will very gratefully repay you , and add it to all former obligations .
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He received for the copy 100l . and 25l . when it came to a second edition . The
applause given to the history of Rasselas , has been such , as must fatisfy an
author the most avaricious of fame . It has been translated into various modern ...
He received for the copy 100l . and 25l . when it came to a second edition . The
applause given to the history of Rasselas , has been such , as must fatisfy an
author the most avaricious of fame . It has been translated into various modern ...
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lege of critical independence , an affectation of singularity , or some other
principle not immediately visible , is frequently betraying into a dogmatical spirit
of contradiction to received opinion . Of this there need no further proofs , than his
almost ...
lege of critical independence , an affectation of singularity , or some other
principle not immediately visible , is frequently betraying into a dogmatical spirit
of contradiction to received opinion . Of this there need no further proofs , than his
almost ...
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