Johnsoniana: Robert Anderson. Life of Samuel JohnsonGarland Pub., 1974 |
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... gave the first impression of that extensive reading in which he had indulged himself . Of his tutor , Mr Jorden , he gave Mr Bos- well the following account : " He was a very worthy man , but a heavy man ; and I did not profit much by ...
... gave the first impression of that extensive reading in which he had indulged himself . Of his tutor , Mr Jorden , he gave Mr Bos- well the following account : " He was a very worthy man , but a heavy man ; and I did not profit much by ...
Page 125
... gave way to altera- tions ; but whether to the full extent of the manager's wishes is not known . Dr Adams was present the first night of the representa- tion , and gave , Mr Boswell the following ac- * Altered from " the garret , " in ...
... gave way to altera- tions ; but whether to the full extent of the manager's wishes is not known . Dr Adams was present the first night of the representa- tion , and gave , Mr Boswell the following ac- * Altered from " the garret , " in ...
Page 305
... gave to the world his long - expected edition . of The Plays of William Shakespeare , with the Corrections and Illustrations of various Commen- tators : to which are added , Notes by Sam . Johnson , in 8 vol . 8vo ; which , as far as it ...
... gave to the world his long - expected edition . of The Plays of William Shakespeare , with the Corrections and Illustrations of various Commen- tators : to which are added , Notes by Sam . Johnson , in 8 vol . 8vo ; which , as far as it ...
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