The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works ... and Various Original Pieces ... Never Before Published ...T. Cadell and W. Davis, 1804 |
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Page iii
... pleased to welcome me , - for the number of valuable acquaintances to whom you have introduced me , -for the noctes cœnæque Deúm , which I have enjoyed under your roof . If a work should be inscribed to one who is master of the subject ...
... pleased to welcome me , - for the number of valuable acquaintances to whom you have introduced me , -for the noctes cœnæque Deúm , which I have enjoyed under your roof . If a work should be inscribed to one who is master of the subject ...
Page ix
... pleased to favour me with communications and advice in the conduct of my Work . But I cannot sufficiently acknow- ledge my obligations to my friend Mr. MALONE , who was so good as to allow me to read to him almost the whole of my ...
... pleased to favour me with communications and advice in the conduct of my Work . But I cannot sufficiently acknow- ledge my obligations to my friend Mr. MALONE , who was so good as to allow me to read to him almost the whole of my ...
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... pleased to favour me .-- " These infant numbers contain the seeds of those propensities which through his life so strongly marked his character , of that poetick talent which afterwards bore such rich and plentiful fruits ; for ...
... pleased to favour me .-- " These infant numbers contain the seeds of those propensities which through his life so strongly marked his character , of that poetick talent which afterwards bore such rich and plentiful fruits ; for ...
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... pleased to inform me in two posts , what the conditions are on which you shall expect it . Your late offer2 gives me no reason to distrust your gene- rosity . If you engage you engage in any literary projects besides this paper , I have ...
... pleased to inform me in two posts , what the conditions are on which you shall expect it . Your late offer2 gives me no reason to distrust your gene- rosity . If you engage you engage in any literary projects besides this paper , I have ...
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... pleased with this proof of Johnson's abilities as a dramatick writer , and advised him to finish the tragedy , and produce it on the stage . Johnson now thought of trying his fortune in London , the great field of genius and exertion ...
... pleased with this proof of Johnson's abilities as a dramatick writer , and advised him to finish the tragedy , and produce it on the stage . Johnson now thought of trying his fortune in London , the great field of genius and exertion ...
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