The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: With Critical Observations on His WorksDoig and Stirling, 1815 - 639 páginas |
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... in the 55th year of his age . He had many failings , and many virtues , and many amiable qualities , which predominated over the frailties incident to human nature . possession of the public , is not the principal object DR JOHNSON . 7.
... in the 55th year of his age . He had many failings , and many virtues , and many amiable qualities , which predominated over the frailties incident to human nature . possession of the public , is not the principal object DR JOHNSON . 7.
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... natural fondness they exaggerate every symptom of sense into the perfection of wisdom , and decorate every fea- ture with an adventitious grace . If the object of their admiration should at more mature years become distinguished for ...
... natural fondness they exaggerate every symptom of sense into the perfection of wisdom , and decorate every fea- ture with an adventitious grace . If the object of their admiration should at more mature years become distinguished for ...
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... nature , is scarce to be found in our own , or perhaps any other , language * ”。* This eulogium has been supposed to be written by Fielding ; but most probably by Ralph , who succeeded Fielding in his share of the " Champion " before ...
... nature , is scarce to be found in our own , or perhaps any other , language * ”。* This eulogium has been supposed to be written by Fielding ; but most probably by Ralph , who succeeded Fielding in his share of the " Champion " before ...
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... natural to suppose that he told his story in his own way . To this painful la- bourer Johnson shewed unceasing kindness . He was bred a mechanic ; and , destitute of education , but not destitute of genius . He is the author of " Beauty ...
... natural to suppose that he told his story in his own way . To this painful la- bourer Johnson shewed unceasing kindness . He was bred a mechanic ; and , destitute of education , but not destitute of genius . He is the author of " Beauty ...
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... when the writers of pantomime and song confirmed the sway of Folly ; and exhorts the audience to encourage the new manager ; under whose direction it was predicted , that the reign of Nature and of Sense would revive , 118 THE LIFE OF.
... when the writers of pantomime and song confirmed the sway of Folly ; and exhorts the audience to encourage the new manager ; under whose direction it was predicted , that the reign of Nature and of Sense would revive , 118 THE LIFE OF.
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