The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Pagina 40
... desire , read aloud some of Chatterton's fabricated verses , while Catcot stood at the back of his chair , moving himself like a pendulum , and beating time with his feet , and now and then looking into Dr. Johnson's face , wondering ...
... desire , read aloud some of Chatterton's fabricated verses , while Catcot stood at the back of his chair , moving himself like a pendulum , and beating time with his feet , and now and then looking into Dr. Johnson's face , wondering ...
Pagina 53
... desire of being acquainted with celebrated men of every description , had made me , much about the same time , obtain an introduction to Dr. Samuel Johnson and to John Wilkes , esq . Two men more different could , perhaps , not be ...
... desire of being acquainted with celebrated men of every description , had made me , much about the same time , obtain an introduction to Dr. Samuel Johnson and to John Wilkes , esq . Two men more different could , perhaps , not be ...
Pagina 56
... desire it . But as you have so much of his company , I hope you will be good enough to forego it for a day ; as Mr. Dilly is a very worthy man , has frequently had agree- able parties at his house for Dr. Johnson , and will be vexed if ...
... desire it . But as you have so much of his company , I hope you will be good enough to forego it for a day ; as Mr. Dilly is a very worthy man , has frequently had agree- able parties at his house for Dr. Johnson , and will be vexed if ...
Pagina 73
... desire of distinction . ] " Read Cheyne's English Malady ; but do not let him teach you a foolish notion that melancholy is a proof of acuteness . ***** " To hear that you have not opened your boxes of books is very offensive . The ...
... desire of distinction . ] " Read Cheyne's English Malady ; but do not let him teach you a foolish notion that melancholy is a proof of acuteness . ***** " To hear that you have not opened your boxes of books is very offensive . The ...
Pagina 79
... Desire her not to transmit her malevolence to the young people . Let me have Alexander , and Veronica , and Euphemia for my friends . " Mrs. Williams , whom you may reckon as one of your well - wishers , is in a feeble and languishing ...
... Desire her not to transmit her malevolence to the young people . Let me have Alexander , and Veronica , and Euphemia for my friends . " Mrs. Williams , whom you may reckon as one of your well - wishers , is in a feeble and languishing ...
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The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: comprehending an account of his studies ... James Boswell Volledige weergave - 1856 |
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