Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale)Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1861 - 854 pages |
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... whilst the additions are large and valuable . They principally consist of fresh extracts from Mrs. Piozzi's private diary ( " Thraliana " ) , amounting to more than fifty pages ; of additional marginal notes on books , and of copious ...
... whilst the additions are large and valuable . They principally consist of fresh extracts from Mrs. Piozzi's private diary ( " Thraliana " ) , amounting to more than fifty pages ; of additional marginal notes on books , and of copious ...
Page 15
... Whilst at college he threw away the shoes left at his door to replace the worn - out pair in which he appeared daily . His clothes were in so tattered a state whilst he was writing for the " Gentleman's Magazine " that , instead of ...
... Whilst at college he threw away the shoes left at his door to replace the worn - out pair in which he appeared daily . His clothes were in so tattered a state whilst he was writing for the " Gentleman's Magazine " that , instead of ...
Page 27
... Whilst the " Lives of the Poets " was in progress , Dr. Johnson " would frequently produce one of the proof sheets to embellish the breakfast table , which was always in the library , and was certainly the most sprightly and agree- able ...
... Whilst the " Lives of the Poets " was in progress , Dr. Johnson " would frequently produce one of the proof sheets to embellish the breakfast table , which was always in the library , and was certainly the most sprightly and agree- able ...
Page 31
... whilst he and she drank tea . " The Rev. Dr. Maxwell relates in his " Collectanea , " that " Two young women from Staffordshire visited him when I was present , to consult him on JOHNSON'S FONDNESS FOR FEMALE SOCIETY . 31.
... whilst he and she drank tea . " The Rev. Dr. Maxwell relates in his " Collectanea , " that " Two young women from Staffordshire visited him when I was present , to consult him on JOHNSON'S FONDNESS FOR FEMALE SOCIETY . 31.
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... whilst every imaginable topic was under animated discussion at his table ; for Boswell was more ready to report the husband's sayings than the wife's . In a marginal note on one of the printed letters she says : " Mr. Thrale was a very ...
... whilst every imaginable topic was under animated discussion at his table ; for Boswell was more ready to report the husband's sayings than the wife's . In a marginal note on one of the printed letters she says : " Mr. Thrale was a very ...
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