Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works, Volum 1Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1868 |
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Pàgina xxvi
... received by wri- ters for works that reflect credit on our literature . Johnson's original agreement for the Lives was two hundred guineas ; and for this sum he was to part with the entire copyright . The success of the work , and ...
... received by wri- ters for works that reflect credit on our literature . Johnson's original agreement for the Lives was two hundred guineas ; and for this sum he was to part with the entire copyright . The success of the work , and ...
Pàgina xxxiii
... , to name several writers of the nineteenth century of whom the least successful has received forty thousand pounds from the booksellers . B * But Johnson entered on his vocation in the most dreary LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON . xxxiii.
... , to name several writers of the nineteenth century of whom the least successful has received forty thousand pounds from the booksellers . B * But Johnson entered on his vocation in the most dreary LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON . xxxiii.
Pàgina xxxvii
... received only ten guineas for this stately and vigorous poem ; but the sale was rapid and the success complete . A second edition was required within a week . Those small critics who are always desirous to lower established reputations ...
... received only ten guineas for this stately and vigorous poem ; but the sale was rapid and the success complete . A second edition was required within a week . Those small critics who are always desirous to lower established reputations ...
Pàgina xxxviii
... received Johnson's homage with the most winning affability , and requited it with a few guineas , bestowed doubtless in a very graceful manner , but was by no means desirous to see all his carpets blackened with the London mud , and his ...
... received Johnson's homage with the most winning affability , and requited it with a few guineas , bestowed doubtless in a very graceful manner , but was by no means desirous to see all his carpets blackened with the London mud , and his ...
Pàgina xxxix
... received only fifteen guineas . A few days after the publication of this poem , his tragedy , begun many years before , was brought on the stage . His pupil , David Garrick , had , in 1741 , made his appearance on a humble stage in ...
... received only fifteen guineas . A few days after the publication of this poem , his tragedy , begun many years before , was brought on the stage . His pupil , David Garrick , had , in 1741 , made his appearance on a humble stage in ...
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