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Pagina 10
The roughness , indeed , which sometimes appeared in his manners , was more striking to me now , from my having been accustomed to the studied smooth complying habits of the continent ; and I clearly recognised in him , not without ...
The roughness , indeed , which sometimes appeared in his manners , was more striking to me now , from my having been accustomed to the studied smooth complying habits of the continent ; and I clearly recognised in him , not without ...
Pagina 12
However , I will tell you that THE CLUB subsists ; but we have the loss of Burke's company since he has been engaged in publick business , in which he has gained more reputation than perhaps any man at his [ first ] appearance ever ...
However , I will tell you that THE CLUB subsists ; but we have the loss of Burke's company since he has been engaged in publick business , in which he has gained more reputation than perhaps any man at his [ first ] appearance ever ...
Pagina 14
... but , by this method , it appeared at once that the allowance was much more than sufficient for his small family ; and this proved a clear conviction , that could not be answered , and saved all future dispute .
... but , by this method , it appeared at once that the allowance was much more than sufficient for his small family ; and this proved a clear conviction , that could not be answered , and saved all future dispute .
Pagina 22
... and that the greatest pain she ever felt was from the appearance of defrauding her subscribers : But what can I do ? the Doctor [ Johnson ] always puts me off with Well , we'll think about it ; and Goldsmith says , Leave it to me .
... and that the greatest pain she ever felt was from the appearance of defrauding her subscribers : But what can I do ? the Doctor [ Johnson ] always puts me off with Well , we'll think about it ; and Goldsmith says , Leave it to me .
Pagina 23
There is in this collection a poem , On the Death of Stephen Grey the Electrician ; which , on reading it , appeared to me to be undoubtedly Johnson's . I asked Mrs. Williams whether it was not his . " Sir , " said she , with some ...
There is in this collection a poem , On the Death of Stephen Grey the Electrician ; which , on reading it , appeared to me to be undoubtedly Johnson's . I asked Mrs. Williams whether it was not his . " Sir , " said she , with some ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His ..., Volume 2 James Boswell Volledige weergave - 1791 |
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Bibliografische gegevens
| Titel | The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Oxford English classics Volume 2 van The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, James Boswell |
| Auteur | James Boswell |
| Uitgever | Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
| Oorspronkelijk uit | Oxford University |
| Gedigitaliseerd | 18 juni 2007 |
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