The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler; and William Pickering, London., 1826 |
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... Miss Williams's Miscellanies , vol . 20. p . 428 . 1753. Preface . Notice of Mr. Edward Cave's death , inserted in the last page of the Index . IN THE LITERARY MAGAZINE . 1756. Observations on the foregoing letter ; i . e . a letter on ...
... Miss Williams's Miscellanies , vol . 20. p . 428 . 1753. Preface . Notice of Mr. Edward Cave's death , inserted in the last page of the Index . IN THE LITERARY MAGAZINE . 1756. Observations on the foregoing letter ; i . e . a letter on ...
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... missed , ) of adding agreements to the most agreeable subject in the world , which is literary history . " Nov. 24 , 1737. " Instead of melting down my materials into one mass , and constantly speaking in my own person , by which I ...
... missed , ) of adding agreements to the most agreeable subject in the world , which is literary history . " Nov. 24 , 1737. " Instead of melting down my materials into one mass , and constantly speaking in my own person , by which I ...
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... Miss Mary Adye , of Lichfield . " When Dr. Sacheverel was at Lichfield , Johnson was not enough . It was not till about 1768 , that I thought to calculate the returns of my father's trade , and by that estimate his probable profits ...
... Miss Mary Adye , of Lichfield . " When Dr. Sacheverel was at Lichfield , Johnson was not enough . It was not till about 1768 , that I thought to calculate the returns of my father's trade , and by that estimate his probable profits ...
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... miss his way , or fall into the kennel , or be run over by a cart , followed him at some distance . He happened to turn about and perceive her . Feeling her careful attention as an insult to his manliness , he ran back to her in a rage ...
... miss his way , or fall into the kennel , or be run over by a cart , followed him at some distance . He happened to turn about and perceive her . Feeling her careful attention as an insult to his manliness , he ran back to her in a rage ...
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... Miss Seward , amongst the communications concerning Dr. Johnson with which she has been pleased to favour me : These infant numbers contain the seeds of those propensities which through his life so strongly marked his character , of ...
... Miss Seward , amongst the communications concerning Dr. Johnson with which she has been pleased to favour me : These infant numbers contain the seeds of those propensities which through his life so strongly marked his character , of ...
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Page 197 - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should consider me as owing that to a patron which Providence has enabled me to do for myself.
Page 196 - World' that two papers, in which my Dictionary is recommended to the public, were written by your lordship. To be so distinguished is an honour which, being very little accustomed to favours from the great, I know not well how to receive, or in what terms to acknowledge.
Page 331 - I believe, sir, you have a great many. Norway, too, has noble wild prospects ; and Lapland is remarkable for prodigious noble wild prospects. But, sir, let me tell you, the noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees, is the high road that leads him to England !" This unexpected and pointed sally produced a roar of applause.
Page 196 - I waited in your outward rooms, or was repulsed from your door ; during which time I have been pushing on my work through difficulties, of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it, at last, to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance,* one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour. Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a Patron before. " The shepherd in Virgil grew at last acquainted with Love, and found him a native of the rocks.
Page 323 - I received one morning a message from poor Goldsmith that he was in great distress, and, as it was not in his power to come to me, begging that I would come to him as soon as possible. I sent him a guinea, and promised to come to him directly. I accordingly went as soon as I was...
Page 145 - Somebody talked of happy moments for composition, and how a man can write at one time and not at another. "Nay," said Dr Johnson, "a man may write at any time if he will set himself doggedly to it.
Page 280 - Shakspeare's magic could not copied be ; Within that circle none durst walk but he ! " He this year lent his friendly assistance to correct and improve a pamphlet written by Mr.
Page 229 - He said to Sir Joshua Reynolds, ' If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.
Page 58 - ... into her head the fantastical notion that a woman of spirit should use her lover like a dog. So, sir, at first she told me that I rode too fast, and she could not keep up with me ; and when I rode a little slower, she passed me and complained that I lagged behind. I was not to be made the slave of caprice, and I resolved to begin as I meant to end. I therefore pushed on briskly, till I was fairly out of her sight. The road lay between two hedges, so I was sure she could not miss it, and I contrived...
Page xv - Marmor Norfolciense ; or, an Essay on an Ancient Prophetical Inscription, in Monkish Rhyme, lately discovered near Lynne, in Norfolk, by Probus Britannicus...