The Works of Samuel Johnson.LL.D..: The lives of the English poetsT. Longman, B. White and Son, B. Law, J. Dodsley, H. Baldwin, J. Robson, J Johnson, C. Dilly, T. Vernor, G. G. J. and J. Robinson, T. Cadell, J. Nichols, R. Baldwin, N. Conant, P. Elmsly, F. and C. Rivington, T. Payne, W. Goldsmith, R. Faulder, Leigh and Sotheby, G. Nicol, J. Murray, A. Strahan, W. Lowndes, T. Evans, W. Bent, S. Hayes, G. and T. Wilkie, T. and J. Egerton, W. Fox, P. M.'Queen, Ogilvie and Speale, Darton and Harvey, G. and C. Kearsley, W. Millar, B. C. Collins, and E. Newbery., 1792 |
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Pàgina 8
... elegant and moving turns of Pliny , and the acute and wife reflections of Tacitus . Since Temple and Rofcommon , no man under- flood Horace better , especially as to his happy diction , rolling numbers , beautiful imagery , and al ...
... elegant and moving turns of Pliny , and the acute and wife reflections of Tacitus . Since Temple and Rofcommon , no man under- flood Horace better , especially as to his happy diction , rolling numbers , beautiful imagery , and al ...
Pàgina 11
... elegant judgement and diffufive good - nature for which that accom- plished gentleman and author is so justly valued by mankind . But as to Phadra , fhe has certainly made a finer figure under Mr. Smith's conduct , upon the English ...
... elegant judgement and diffufive good - nature for which that accom- plished gentleman and author is so justly valued by mankind . But as to Phadra , fhe has certainly made a finer figure under Mr. Smith's conduct , upon the English ...
Pàgina 21
... elegant mixture of fondness and admiration , of dignity and foftnefs . There are fome paffages too ludicrous ; but every human per- formance has its faults . This elegy it was the mode among his friends to C 3 purchase purchase for a ...
... elegant mixture of fondness and admiration , of dignity and foftnefs . There are fome paffages too ludicrous ; but every human per- formance has its faults . This elegy it was the mode among his friends to C 3 purchase purchase for a ...
Pàgina 58
... merit . In the Difpenfary there is a ftrain of fmooth and free verfification ; but few lines are eminently elegant . No paffages fall below mediocrity , and few few rise much above it . The plan feems formed 58 H. GART.
... merit . In the Difpenfary there is a ftrain of fmooth and free verfification ; but few lines are eminently elegant . No paffages fall below mediocrity , and few few rise much above it . The plan feems formed 58 H. GART.
Pàgina 61
... elegant literature . His next tragedy ( 1702 ) was Tamerlane , in which , under the name of Tan : erlane , he intended to cha- racterize king William , and Lewis the Fourteenth under Bajazet . The virtues of Tamerlane feem to have been ...
... elegant literature . His next tragedy ( 1702 ) was Tamerlane , in which , under the name of Tan : erlane , he intended to cha- racterize king William , and Lewis the Fourteenth under Bajazet . The virtues of Tamerlane feem to have been ...
Frases i termes més freqüents
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 339 - WANDERER, the man of exalted sentiments, extensive views, and curious observations ; the man whose remarks on life might have assisted the statesman, whose ideas of virtue might have enlightened the moralist, whose eloquence might have influenced senates, and whose delicacy might have polished courts.
Pàgina 26 - James, whose skill in physic will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this character of our common friend. But what are the hopes of man ? I am disappointed by that stroke of death which has eclipsed the gaiety of nations, and impoverished the public stock of harmless pleasure.
Pàgina 116 - ... always equable, and always easy, without glowing words or pointed sentences. Addison never deviates from his track to snatch a grace; he seeks no ambitious ornaments, and tries no hazardous innovations. His page is always luminous, but never blazes in unexpected splendour.
Pàgina 26 - His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find.
Pàgina 267 - Richard, with an air of the utmost importance, to come very early to his house the next morning. Mr. Savage came as he had promised, found the chariot at the door, and Sir Richard waiting for him, and ready to go out. What was intended, and whither they were to go, Savage could not conjecture, and was not willing to...
Pàgina 83 - above all men in that talent called humour, and enjoyed it in such perfection that I have often reflected, after a night spent with him apart from all the world, that I had had the pleasure of conversing with an intimate acquaintance of Terence and Catullus, who had all their wit and nature, heightened with humour more exquisite and delightful than any other man ever possessed.
Pàgina 220 - The play, like many others, was plainly written only to divert, without any moral purpose, and is therefore not likely to do good; nor can it be conceived, without more speculation than life requires or admits, to be productive of much evil. Highwaymen and housebreakers seldom frequent the playhouse, or mingle in any elegant diversion; nor is it possible for any one to imagine that he may rob with safety, because he sees Macheath reprieved upon the stage.
Pàgina 267 - They soon sat down to the work. Sir Richard dictated and Savage wrote, till the dinner that had been ordered was put upon the table. Savage was surprised at the meanness of the entertainment, and after...
Pàgina 380 - ... nothing will supply the want of prudence; and that negligence and irregularity, long continued, will make knowledge useless, wit ridiculous, and genius contemptible.
Pàgina 298 - Should Dennis publish, you had stabb'd your Brother, Lampoon'd your Monarch, or debauch'd your Mother ; Say, what revenge on Dennis can be had ? Too dull for laughter, for reply too mad : On one so poor you cannot take the law; On one so old your sword you scorn to draw : Uncag'd then let the harmless monster rage, Secure in dulness, madness, want, and age.