Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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... Greek tongue , the characters of which he had already learned for his amusement . His genius and assiduity were also displayed in various compositions , not required by the discipline of the school . He translated into English verse ...
... Greek tongue , the characters of which he had already learned for his amusement . His genius and assiduity were also displayed in various compositions , not required by the discipline of the school . He translated into English verse ...
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... Greek than himself , and was a greater proficient in the idiom of that language . Nor was he less a favourite with his fellow - students than with his master . He acquired popularity with them , by the frequent holidays that rewarded ...
... Greek than himself , and was a greater proficient in the idiom of that language . Nor was he less a favourite with his fellow - students than with his master . He acquired popularity with them , by the frequent holidays that rewarded ...
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... Greek com- " positions ; and he was attentive even in writing the Greek " characters with great correctness . His time being employed in " study , prevented his joining in those plays and amusements which occupied the time of his other ...
... Greek com- " positions ; and he was attentive even in writing the Greek " characters with great correctness . His time being employed in " study , prevented his joining in those plays and amusements which occupied the time of his other ...
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... press his Greek and Latin compositions , including a Comedy , written in the language and measures of Aristophanes . But his solicitude to appear appear as an author , was perhaps prudently checked by SIR WILLIAM JONES . 31.
... press his Greek and Latin compositions , including a Comedy , written in the language and measures of Aristophanes . But his solicitude to appear appear as an author , was perhaps prudently checked by SIR WILLIAM JONES . 31.
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... Greek poets and historians of note , and the entire works of Plato and Lucian , with a vast appa- ratus of commentaries on them ; constantly reading with a pen in his hand , making remarks , and composing in imitation of his favourite ...
... Greek poets and historians of note , and the entire works of Plato and Lucian , with a vast appa- ratus of commentaries on them ; constantly reading with a pen in his hand , making remarks , and composing in imitation of his favourite ...
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