March 19, 1776-Dec. 13, 1784I. Pitman, 1907 |
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... means . . . but Boswell by his striking combination of imaginative insight and historical veracity would seem likely to retain a unique position as the greatest of all masters of the resources of the biographic art . " - THOMAS SECCOMBE ...
... means . . . but Boswell by his striking combination of imaginative insight and historical veracity would seem likely to retain a unique position as the greatest of all masters of the resources of the biographic art . " - THOMAS SECCOMBE ...
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... the benefit of From an engraving by J. Greig UNIVERSITY COLLEGE , OXFORD Johnson and Boswell were entertained at University College on their visit to Oxford in 1776 . 37 ( -2279 ) decayed actors , as it has been said he means. ( 577 )
... the benefit of From an engraving by J. Greig UNIVERSITY COLLEGE , OXFORD Johnson and Boswell were entertained at University College on their visit to Oxford in 1776 . 37 ( -2279 ) decayed actors , as it has been said he means. ( 577 )
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James Boswell. decayed actors , as it has been said he means to do . " JOHNSON : " Alas , Sir ! he will soon be a decayed actor himself . " Johnson expressed his disapprobation of ornamental architecture , such as magnificent columns ...
James Boswell. decayed actors , as it has been said he means to do . " JOHNSON : " Alas , Sir ! he will soon be a decayed actor himself . " Johnson expressed his disapprobation of ornamental architecture , such as magnificent columns ...
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... means strictly suitable . JOHNSON : " Steele , I believe , practised the lighter vices . " Mr. Warton being en- gaged , could not sup with us at our inn ; we had therefore another evening by ourselves . I asked Johnson whether a man's ...
... means strictly suitable . JOHNSON : " Steele , I believe , practised the lighter vices . " Mr. Warton being en- gaged , could not sup with us at our inn ; we had therefore another evening by ourselves . I asked Johnson whether a man's ...
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... means in a gentle manner ; and the good Quakers had the advantage of him ; for he had read negligently , and had not observed that Barclay speaks of infant baptism ; which they calmly made him perceive . Mr. Lloyd , however , was in a ...
... means in a gentle manner ; and the good Quakers had the advantage of him ; for he had read negligently , and had not observed that Barclay speaks of infant baptism ; which they calmly made him perceive . Mr. Lloyd , however , was in a ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 1054 - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love ; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Página 583 - Whoe'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
Página 732 - His violent prejudice against our West Indian and American settlers appeared whenever there was an opportunity. Towards the conclusion of his Taxation no Tyranny, he says, 'how is it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negroes?
Página 922 - In his Night Thoughts he has exhibited a very wide display of original poetry, variegated with deep reflections and striking allusions, a wilderness of thought, in which the fertility of fancy scatters flowers of every hue and of every odour. This is one of the few poems in which blank verse could not be changed for rhyme but with disadvantage.
Página 940 - And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom ; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
Página 846 - Poor stuff! No Sir, claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero (smiling) must drink brandy.
Página 948 - ... it being : sometimes it riseth only from a lucky hitting upon what is strange : sometimes from a crafty wresting obvious matter to the purpose. Often it consisteth in one knows not what, and springeth up one can hardly tell how. Its ways are unaccountable, and inexplicable ; being answerable to the numberless rovings of fancy, and windings of language.
Página 956 - They are more powerful, sir, than we," answered Imlac, "because they are wiser; knowledge will always predominate over ignorance, as man governs the other animals. But why their knowledge is more than ours, I know not what reason can be given but the unsearchable will of the Supreme Being.
Página 750 - Accustom your children," said he, "constantly to this; if a thing -happened at one window, and they, when relating it, say that it happened at another, do not let it pass, but instantly check them; you do not know where deviation from truth will end.
Página 718 - Why, Sir, you \ find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. \ No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life ; for there is in London all that life can afford.