Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, with Critical Observations on Their Works by Samuel Johnson, Volum 1Derby & Jackson, 1861 - 635 pàgines |
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... supposed , personal dislike to Swift has not been ascertained . Boswell , admitting the bias , is at a loss to account for it . But the reason was probably simple . The best of men are beset with prejudices , and Johnson had at least ...
... supposed , personal dislike to Swift has not been ascertained . Boswell , admitting the bias , is at a loss to account for it . But the reason was probably simple . The best of men are beset with prejudices , and Johnson had at least ...
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... supposed that this great work would be dedicated to the eloquent and accomplished nobleman to whom the Prospectus had been addressed . He well knew the value of such a compliment ; and therefore , when the day of publication drew near ...
... supposed that this great work would be dedicated to the eloquent and accomplished nobleman to whom the Prospectus had been addressed . He well knew the value of such a compliment ; and therefore , when the day of publication drew near ...
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... supposed that he did not go to France and act again for the King without the consent of his bondsman ; that he did not show his loyalty at the hazard of his friend , but by his friend's permission . Of the verses on Oliver's death , in ...
... supposed that he did not go to France and act again for the King without the consent of his bondsman ; that he did not show his loyalty at the hazard of his friend , but by his friend's permission . Of the verses on Oliver's death , in ...
Pàgina 80
... supposed to have been seen , but what thoughts the sight might have suggested . When Virgil describes the stone which Turnus lifted against Æneas , he fixes the attention on its bulk and weight : “ Saxum circumspicit ingens , Saxum ...
... supposed to have been seen , but what thoughts the sight might have suggested . When Virgil describes the stone which Turnus lifted against Æneas , he fixes the attention on its bulk and weight : “ Saxum circumspicit ingens , Saxum ...
Pàgina 103
... supposed share the poet was said by some to have had in the hurried and mysterious death of his wife : and his silence is much in Denham's favour . There is a fine portrait of Lady Denham by Lely at Hampton Court . " is familiar , he is ...
... supposed share the poet was said by some to have had in the hurried and mysterious death of his wife : and his silence is much in Denham's favour . There is a fine portrait of Lady Denham by Lely at Hampton Court . " is familiar , he is ...
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