The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, ... By James Boswell, Esq, Volume 3H. Baldwin and Son, 1799 |
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... praise , not only for his abilities but his man- ners ; a gentleman whose ancient German blood has been mellowed in England , and who may be truely said to unite the Baron and the Barrister , was one of the Counsel for Mr. Topham . He ...
... praise , not only for his abilities but his man- ners ; a gentleman whose ancient German blood has been mellowed in England , and who may be truely said to unite the Baron and the Barrister , was one of the Counsel for Mr. Topham . He ...
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... praise a lady then at Bath ; observing , " She does not gain upon me , Sir ; I think her empty - headed . " He was , indeed , a stern critick upon characters and manners . Mrs. Thrale did not escape his friendly animadver- sion at times ...
... praise a lady then at Bath ; observing , " She does not gain upon me , Sir ; I think her empty - headed . " He was , indeed , a stern critick upon characters and manners . Mrs. Thrale did not escape his friendly animadver- sion at times ...
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... praise his liberality ; so to bring out his com- mendation of his celebrated pupil , I said , loudly , " I have heard Garrick is liberal . " JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , I know that Garrick has given away more money than any man in England ...
... praise his liberality ; so to bring out his com- mendation of his celebrated pupil , I said , loudly , " I have heard Garrick is liberal . " JOHNSON . " Yes , Sir , I know that Garrick has given away more money than any man in England ...
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... praise . " If want of skill or want of care appear , " Forbear to hiss ; -the poet cannot hear .. 66 By all , like him , must praise and blame be found , " At last , a fleeting gleam , or empty sound ; " Yet then shall calm reflection ...
... praise . " If want of skill or want of care appear , " Forbear to hiss ; -the poet cannot hear .. 66 By all , like him , must praise and blame be found , " At last , a fleeting gleam , or empty sound ; " Yet then shall calm reflection ...
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... and is lavish in the praise he bestows upon his favourite , Hugo Grotius . I am really sorry that I cannot find this letter , as it is wor it thy of the writer . That which I send you 2 134 THE LIFE OF [ ÆTAT . 68 . 66 ...
... and is lavish in the praise he bestows upon his favourite , Hugo Grotius . I am really sorry that I cannot find this letter , as it is wor it thy of the writer . That which I send you 2 134 THE LIFE OF [ ÆTAT . 68 . 66 ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ... James Boswell Visualização integral - 1804 |
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