 He was of a middle stature, of a thin habit of body, a long visage, coarse features, and melancholy aspect ; of a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of mien, but which, upon a nearer acquaintance, softened into an engaging easiness of manners.  The works of Samuel Johnson - Pàgina 402per Samuel Johnson - 1824Visualització completa - Sobre aquest llibre
 | Ezekiel Sanford, Robert Walsh - 1819 - 412 pàgines
...for his weakness and abilities. He was of a middle stature, of a thin habit of body, a long visage, coarse features, and melancholy aspect; of a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of mein, but which, upon a nearer acquaintance, softenedinto an engaging easiness of manners. His walk... | |
 | James Boswell - 1821 - 388 pàgines
...was tried at the Old-Bailey, and found guilty of murder. Johnson, indeed, describes him as having " a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of...acquaintance, softened into an engaging easiness of manners." How highly Johnson admired him for that knowledge which he himself so much cultivated, and what kindness... | |
 | James Boswell - 1822 - 514 pàgines
...was tried at the Old Bailey, and found guilty of murder. Johnson, indeed, describes him as having " a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of...acquaintance, softened into an engaging easiness of manners." How highly Johnson admired him for that knowkdge which he himself so much cultivated, and what kindness... | |
 | James Boswell - 1822 - 508 pàgines
...was tried at the Old Bailey, and found guilty of murder. Johnson, indeed, describes him as having " a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of...acquaintance, softened into an engaging easiness of manners." How highly Johnson admired him for that knowledge which he himself so much cultivated, and what kindness... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 524 pàgines
...for his weaknesses and abilities. He was of a middle stature, of a thin habit of body, a long visage, coarse features, and melancholy aspect ; of a grave...laughter. His mind was in an uncommon degree vigorous aud active. His judgment was accurate, his apprehension quick, and his memory so tenacious, that he... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1826 - 446 pàgines
...for his weaknesses and abilities. He was of a middle stature, of a thin habit of body, a long visage, coarse features, and melancholy aspect ; of a grave...voice tremulous and mournful. He was easily excited to smile, but very seldom provoked to laughter. His mind was in an uncommon degree vigorous and active.... | |
 | James Boswell - 1826 - 440 pàgines
...was tried at the Old Bailey, and found guilty of murder. Johnson, indeed, describes him as having " a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of...mien: but which, upon a nearer acquaintance, softened ;nto an engaging easiness of manners." How highly Johnson admired him for that knowledge which he himself... | |
 | James Boswell - 1826 - 442 pàgines
...he was tried at the Old Bailey, and found guilty of murder. Johnson, indeed, describes him as having "a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of...mien: but which, upon a nearer acquaintance, softened ;nto an engaging easiness of manners." How highly Johnson admired him for that knowledge which he himself... | |
 | James Boswell - 1831 - 604 pàgines
...was tried at the Old Bailey, and found guilty of murder. Johnson, indeed, describes him as having " a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of...acquaintance, softened into an engaging easiness of manners." How highly Johnson admired him for that knowledge which he himself so much cultivated, and what kindness... | |
 | James Boswell - 1831 - 600 pàgines
...was tried at the Old Bailey, and found guilty of murder. Johnson, indeed, describes him as having " a grave and manly deportment, a solemn dignity of...acquaintance, softened into an engaging easiness of manners." How highly Johnson admired him for that knowledge which he himself so much cultivated, and what kindness... | |
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