The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 |
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... never thought to raise me by comparing me to any one ; they never said , Johnson is as good a scholar as such a one ; but such a one is as good a scholar as Johnson ; and this was said but of one , but of Lowe ; and I do not think he ...
... never thought to raise me by comparing me to any one ; they never said , Johnson is as good a scholar as such a one ; but such a one is as good a scholar as Johnson ; and this was said but of one , but of Lowe ; and I do not think he ...
Pagina 152
... never rapid , and he never stagnates . His sentences have neither studied amplitude , nor affected brevity : his periods , though not diligently rounded , are voluble and easy . Whoever wishes to attain an English style , familiar but ...
... never rapid , and he never stagnates . His sentences have neither studied amplitude , nor affected brevity : his periods , though not diligently rounded , are voluble and easy . Whoever wishes to attain an English style , familiar but ...
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... never thought upon the subject.'1 BOSWELL . ' I suppose , Sir , he has thought superficially , and seized the first notions which occurred to his mind . ' JOHNSON . ' Why then , Sir , still he is like a dog , that snatches the piece ...
... never thought upon the subject.'1 BOSWELL . ' I suppose , Sir , he has thought superficially , and seized the first notions which occurred to his mind . ' JOHNSON . ' Why then , Sir , still he is like a dog , that snatches the piece ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ... James Boswell Volledige weergave - 1857 |
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