Boswell's Life of JohnsonOxford University Press, 1904 - 704 strani |
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... shew that superstitious bias which " grew with his growth , and strengthened with his strength , " and , of late years particularly , injured his happiness , by presenting to him the gloomy side of religion , rather than that bright and ...
... shew that superstitious bias which " grew with his growth , and strengthened with his strength , " and , of late years particularly , injured his happiness , by presenting to him the gloomy side of religion , rather than that bright and ...
Stran 39
... shew , Around them pleasures wait , and joys for ever new . But cruel virgins meet severer fates ; Expell'd and exil'd from the blissful seats , To dismal realms , and regions void of peace , Where furies ever howl , and serpents hiss ...
... shew , Around them pleasures wait , and joys for ever new . But cruel virgins meet severer fates ; Expell'd and exil'd from the blissful seats , To dismal realms , and regions void of peace , Where furies ever howl , and serpents hiss ...
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... which the originals are in his possession . Their contents shew that they were written about this time , and that Johnson was now engaged in preparing an historical account of the British Parliament . 106 6 SIR , PAYMENT FOR WORK ' To MR.
... which the originals are in his possession . Their contents shew that they were written about this time , and that Johnson was now engaged in preparing an historical account of the British Parliament . 106 6 SIR , PAYMENT FOR WORK ' To MR.
Stran 109
... shew that I do not found my hopes of approbation upon the ignorance of my readers , and that I fear his censure least , whose knowledge is most extensive . I am , Sir , your most obedient humble servant , ' R. JAMES . ' 110 DR . BIRCH ...
... shew that I do not found my hopes of approbation upon the ignorance of my readers , and that I fear his censure least , whose knowledge is most extensive . I am , Sir , your most obedient humble servant , ' R. JAMES . ' 110 DR . BIRCH ...
Stran 131
... shew . The instances of variety of disappointment are chosen so judiciously and painted so strongly , that , the moment they are read , they bring conviction to every think- ing mind . That of the scholar must have depressed the too ...
... shew . The instances of variety of disappointment are chosen so judiciously and painted so strongly , that , the moment they are read , they bring conviction to every think- ing mind . That of the scholar must have depressed the too ...
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