Boswell's Life of Johnson ...H. Frowde, 1904 |
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... tion . But it seems I judged too well of the world ; for , though I could scarcely believe it , I have been undoubtedly informed , that many persons , especially in distant quarters , not penetrating enough into Johnson's character , so ...
... tion . But it seems I judged too well of the world ; for , though I could scarcely believe it , I have been undoubtedly informed , that many persons , especially in distant quarters , not penetrating enough into Johnson's character , so ...
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... tion were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often observed , that the boy is the man in miniature : and that the dis ...
... tion were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often observed , that the boy is the man in miniature : and that the dis ...
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... tion of such extreme nicety . But I am satisfied with the just and discriminative eulogy pronounced upon it by my friend Mr. Courtenay . And with like ease his vivid lines assume The garb and dignity of ancient Rome.— ' Let college ...
... tion of such extreme nicety . But I am satisfied with the just and discriminative eulogy pronounced upon it by my friend Mr. Courtenay . And with like ease his vivid lines assume The garb and dignity of ancient Rome.— ' Let college ...
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... tion , that it may be doubted whether a day now passes , which I have not some advantage from his friendship . in ' At this man's table I enjoyed many cheerful and in- structive hours , with companions , such as are not often found ...
... tion , that it may be doubted whether a day now passes , which I have not some advantage from his friendship . in ' At this man's table I enjoyed many cheerful and in- structive hours , with companions , such as are not often found ...
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... tion , not omitting his prejudices as a true - born English- man , not only against foreign countries , but against Ireland and Scotland . On some of these topicks I shall quote a few passages : ' The cheated nation's happy fav'rites ...
... tion , not omitting his prejudices as a true - born English- man , not only against foreign countries , but against Ireland and Scotland . On some of these topicks I shall quote a few passages : ' The cheated nation's happy fav'rites ...
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BOSWELLS LIFE OF JOHNSON, Količina 3 James 1740-1795 Boswell,George Birkbeck Norman 1835-1903 Hill Predogled ni na voljo - 2016 |
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