Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains “of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale)”: In 2 Volumes, Volume 1Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1861 - 375 pages |
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Page 41
... once was , as if speaking of some one else ; and one day , turning to him , she exclaimed : " No , I never was handsome : I had always too many strong points in my face for beauty . " On his expressing a doubt of this , and hint- ing ...
... once was , as if speaking of some one else ; and one day , turning to him , she exclaimed : " No , I never was handsome : I had always too many strong points in my face for beauty . " On his expressing a doubt of this , and hint- ing ...
Page 78
... once when he was musing over the fire in the drawing - room at Streatham , a young gentleman called to him suddenly , " Mr. John- son , would you advise me to marry ? " " I would advise no man to marry , Sir , " replied the Doctor in a ...
... once when he was musing over the fire in the drawing - room at Streatham , a young gentleman called to him suddenly , " Mr. John- son , would you advise me to marry ? " " I would advise no man to marry , Sir , " replied the Doctor in a ...
Page 79
... once or twice tried hunting and , mounted on an old horse of Mr. Thrale's , acquitted himself to the surprise of the " field , " one of whom delighted him by exclaiming , " Why Johnson rides as well , for ought I see , as the most ...
... once or twice tried hunting and , mounted on an old horse of Mr. Thrale's , acquitted himself to the surprise of the " field , " one of whom delighted him by exclaiming , " Why Johnson rides as well , for ought I see , as the most ...
Page 81
... As well might a blind man deny the existence of colours , as a purblind man assert that there was no charm in a prospect , or in a Claude or VOL . I. G Titian , because he could see none . Once , JOHNSON A BAD TRAVELLER . 81.
... As well might a blind man deny the existence of colours , as a purblind man assert that there was no charm in a prospect , or in a Claude or VOL . I. G Titian , because he could see none . Once , JOHNSON A BAD TRAVELLER . 81.
Page 82
... Once , by way of pleasing Reynolds , he pretended to lament that the great painter's genius was not exerted on stuff more durable than canvas , and suggested copper . Sir Joshua urged the difficulty of procuring plates large enough for ...
... Once , by way of pleasing Reynolds , he pretended to lament that the great painter's genius was not exerted on stuff more durable than canvas , and suggested copper . Sir Joshua urged the difficulty of procuring plates large enough for ...
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