Samuel JohnsonHarcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1977 - 646 страници In this biography - a work that won three of the most prestigious literary prizes this country offers - W. Jackson Bate delves deep into the character that formed Johnson's awesome intellect and fueled his prodigious output. The first great modern biography of Johnson, it confirms that his statements and judgments on literature, politics, religion, behavior - on all human experience - are as relevant in our age as when they were first uttered. This new edition brings a modern classic back into print and includes a new preface from the author. |
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... course he spoke to Cornelius , though the weeks were passing , of his unwillingness to return just yet . And of course Cornelius , con- fronted with such gratitude and seeing what the visit was accomplish- ing , was willing to help so ...
... course he spoke to Cornelius , though the weeks were passing , of his unwillingness to return just yet . And of course Cornelius , con- fronted with such gratitude and seeing what the visit was accomplish- ing , was willing to help so ...
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... course , we can quibble about " reality " forever while the world passes by . Hence Johnson , though he delighted especially in “ metaphysical reasoning , " finally kicked the stone in answer to Berkeley's idealistic argument against ...
... course , we can quibble about " reality " forever while the world passes by . Hence Johnson , though he delighted especially in “ metaphysical reasoning , " finally kicked the stone in answer to Berkeley's idealistic argument against ...
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... course of chymistry , or a course of rope - dancing " -any- thing that will get the mind off itself . It is the focusing of the mind on specific interests - the ability , in short , to live in the moment - that prevents it from preying ...
... course of chymistry , or a course of rope - dancing " -any- thing that will get the mind off itself . It is the focusing of the mind on specific interests - the ability , in short , to live in the moment - that prevents it from preying ...
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First Years at School | 18 |
The Lichfield Upper Grammar School | 28 |
Cornelius Ford and | 45 |
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