TABLE OF CONTENTS. xxxiv xxxix xlii THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D. Introductory remarks, on the arduous character of the 1724- Story of his early precocity refuted . Johnson afflicted with scrofula. Taken to London to be touched by Queen Anne Admitted his obligations to Hunter. Remains there rather more than a year 30-32 1728. 1731. Enters a Commoner of Pembroke College, Oxford. Translates Pope's Messiah into Latin verse, Christmas, Prostrated by an attack of hypochondria during the Compelled to leave College in the autumn of 1731, His friendship with Mr. Hector Æt. 26. Opens a private academy at Edial . His scheme for the classes of a grammar school Garrick, his pupil Letter from Johnson to Cave, editor of Gentleman's . 66-67 64-68 74 Earl Gower's effort to obtain for Johnson a degree from Marmor Norfolciense Pope's note to Mr. Richardson about Johnson Johnson's convulsive infirmities His beautiful Epitaph on a musician Writes the Parliamentary debates which he had for two years revised for Gentleman's Magazine Employed by Osborne the bookseller 1752. Epitaph on Mrs. Johnson's tombstone Johnson's friends at this time . His friendship for Mr. Robert Levett Bennett Langton, Esq., and Mr. Topham Beauclerk His clever description of Lord Chesterfield Goes to Oxford to consult the libraries 29 295-31 Writes Rasselas to defray the expense of her funeral Boswell's first visit to London . His anxiety to obtain an introduction to Johnson The meeting in Davies' shop Boswell's first call on Johnson. Boswell opens his mind to Johnson. Johnson's kindness and advice. Oliver Goldsmith |
