Johnsoniana: Robert Anderson. Life of Samuel JohnsonGarland Pub., 1974 |
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Page 142
... moral " subjects ; whereas , on the contrary , he meant this periodical paper should be open for the recep- tion of every subject , serious or sprightly , solemn or familiar , moral or amusing ; and therefore endeavoured to find a title ...
... moral " subjects ; whereas , on the contrary , he meant this periodical paper should be open for the recep- tion of every subject , serious or sprightly , solemn or familiar , moral or amusing ; and therefore endeavoured to find a title ...
Page 192
... morals , an inti- mate knowledge of the world , an extensive , though not accurate acquaintance with litera- ture , an ardent imagination , a rich fund of moral science , and a polished style , formed on that of Johnson , and possessing ...
... morals , an inti- mate knowledge of the world , an extensive , though not accurate acquaintance with litera- ture , an ardent imagination , a rich fund of moral science , and a polished style , formed on that of Johnson , and possessing ...
Page 524
... moral and religious themes . A vein of deep morality , unrivalled grandeur and originality of thought , weight and elevation of sentiment , acuteness and solidity of obser- vation , richness and splendour of illustration , and vigour ...
... moral and religious themes . A vein of deep morality , unrivalled grandeur and originality of thought , weight and elevation of sentiment , acuteness and solidity of obser- vation , richness and splendour of illustration , and vigour ...
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