Johnsoniana: Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson, by Mrs. Piozzi, Richard Cumberland, Bishop Percy and Others, Together with the Diary of Dr. Campbell and Extracts from that of Madame D'ArblayG. Bell & sons, 1884 - 479 oldal |
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90. oldal
... perhaps the only book , which being printed off betimes one morning , a new edition was called for before night . " Mr. Johnson's knowledge of literary history was extensive and surprising : he knew every adventure of every book you ...
... perhaps the only book , which being printed off betimes one morning , a new edition was called for before night . " Mr. Johnson's knowledge of literary history was extensive and surprising : he knew every adventure of every book you ...
188. oldal
... perhaps he meant to save his eyes , and did not read so much as he otherwise would . He pre- ferred conversation to books ; but when driven to the refuge of reading by being left alone , he then attached himself to that amusement ...
... perhaps he meant to save his eyes , and did not read so much as he otherwise would . He pre- ferred conversation to books ; but when driven to the refuge of reading by being left alone , he then attached himself to that amusement ...
190. oldal
... Perhaps , like those who stay too long on an errand , he did not make the expedition his employer expected , from whom he might deserve a gentle reprimand . The fact was , His when he opened a book he liked , he could not restrain from ...
... Perhaps , like those who stay too long on an errand , he did not make the expedition his employer expected , from whom he might deserve a gentle reprimand . The fact was , His when he opened a book he liked , he could not restrain from ...
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MRS PIOZZIS ANECDOTES 3121 | 3 |
Mrs Piozzis account of the separation from Johnson | 8 |
His general character | 26 |
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