Boswell's Life of Johnson, 2. kötetTimes Book Club, 1912 |
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1 - 5 találat összesen 22 találatból.
26. oldal
... praise ; and who will , without reward , oppose the tide of popularity ? Yet there remains still among us , not wholly extinguished , a zeal for truth , a desire of establishing right in opposition to fashion . ' In this year I have not ...
... praise ; and who will , without reward , oppose the tide of popularity ? Yet there remains still among us , not wholly extinguished , a zeal for truth , a desire of establishing right in opposition to fashion . ' In this year I have not ...
34. oldal
... praises which some have received for their multiplicity of languages may be sufficient to excite industry , but can hardly generate confidence . ' I know not whether I can heartily rejoice at the kind reception which you have found , or ...
... praises which some have received for their multiplicity of languages may be sufficient to excite industry , but can hardly generate confidence . ' I know not whether I can heartily rejoice at the kind reception which you have found , or ...
54. oldal
... praise of elegance . Hence his distinguished oratory , which he exerted in his own country as an advocate in the Court of Session , and a ruling elder of the Kirk , has had its fame and ample reward in much higher spheres . When I look ...
... praise of elegance . Hence his distinguished oratory , which he exerted in his own country as an advocate in the Court of Session , and a ruling elder of the Kirk , has had its fame and ample reward in much higher spheres . When I look ...
79. oldal
... praise , and exclaimed with some warmth , ' Pshaw ! I can do it better myself . ' 2 He , I am afraid , had no settled system of any sort , so that his conduct must not be strictly scrutinised ; but his affections were social and ...
... praise , and exclaimed with some warmth , ' Pshaw ! I can do it better myself . ' 2 He , I am afraid , had no settled system of any sort , so that his conduct must not be strictly scrutinised ; but his affections were social and ...
90. oldal
... praises of his native country . He began with saying that there was very rich land around Edinburgh . Goldsmith , who had studied physic there , contradicted this , very untruly , with a sneering laugh . Disconcerted a little by this ...
... praises of his native country . He began with saying that there was very rich land around Edinburgh . Goldsmith , who had studied physic there , contradicted this , very untruly , with a sneering laugh . Disconcerted a little by this ...
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Boswell's Life of Johnson (Volume 1 of 3) (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition) James Boswell Korlátozott előnézet - 1962 |
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acquaintance admirable affectionate afterwards answered appear asked Baretti believe BENNET LANGTON Bishop BOSWELL Burney character compliment conversation dear sir desire dined eminent endeavour English esteem favour Fleet Street FRANCIS BARBER Garrick gentleman give Goldsmith happiness hear heard honour hope human humble servant humour imagination JAMES BOSWELL John Johnson Joseph Warton kind King lady late learning letter Lichfield LINCOLNSHIRE literary live London Lord Lord Bute Majesty mankind manner married mentioned merit mind Miss nation never observed occasion opinion pension perhaps pleased pleasure poem praise Prayers and Meditations published received recollect remarkable Samuel Johnson Scotland Shakespeare Sheridan Sir John Hawkins Sir Joshua Reynolds SPILSBY spirit suppose sure talk tell things Thomas Sheridan THOMAS WARTON thought Thrale tion told truth verses Voltaire Warton Williams wish write written wrote