The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Volume 2Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... pleasant for study , as being more spacious and airy ; he replied , Sir , if a man has a mind to prance , he must study at Christ Church and All Souls . ' " - BOSWELL . n " During this visit he seldom or never dined 56 [ 1769 . THE LIFE OF.
... pleasant for study , as being more spacious and airy ; he replied , Sir , if a man has a mind to prance , he must study at Christ Church and All Souls . ' " - BOSWELL . n " During this visit he seldom or never dined 56 [ 1769 . THE LIFE OF.
Page 57
... dined out . He appeared to be deeply engaged in some literary work . Miss Williams was now with him at Oxford . " - BOSWELL . 9 His lordship having frequently spoken in an abusive manner ETAT . 60. ] 57 DR . JOHNSON . "I am, etc. ...
... dined out . He appeared to be deeply engaged in some literary work . Miss Williams was now with him at Oxford . " - BOSWELL . 9 His lordship having frequently spoken in an abusive manner ETAT . 60. ] 57 DR . JOHNSON . "I am, etc. ...
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... dined together at the Mitre . I attempted to argue for the superiour happiness of the savage life , upon the usual fanciful topicks . JOHN- SON . " Sir , there can be nothing more false . - The savages have no bodily advantages beyond ...
... dined together at the Mitre . I attempted to argue for the superiour happiness of the savage life , upon the usual fanciful topicks . JOHN- SON . " Sir , there can be nothing more false . - The savages have no bodily advantages beyond ...
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... dined lately at Foote's , who showed me a letter which he had received from Tom Davies , telling him that he had not been able to sleep from the concern he felt on account of " this sad affair of Baretti , " begging of him to try if he ...
... dined lately at Foote's , who showed me a letter which he had received from Tom Davies , telling him that he had not been able to sleep from the concern he felt on account of " this sad affair of Baretti , " begging of him to try if he ...
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... dined together at the Mitre tavern . I found fault with Foote for indulging his talent of ridicule at the expense of his visitors , which I collo- quially termed making fools of his company . JOHNSON . 66 Why , sir , when you go to see ...
... dined together at the Mitre tavern . I found fault with Foote for indulging his talent of ridicule at the expense of his visitors , which I collo- quially termed making fools of his company . JOHNSON . 66 Why , sir , when you go to see ...
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