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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... means they were on the side of reform , advocated a more representative government , and would in general be more " demo- cratic . " This usually carries the further notion that they were like modern " liberals . " ( 2 ) The Tories , by ...
... means they were on the side of reform , advocated a more representative government , and would in general be more " demo- cratic . " This usually carries the further notion that they were like modern " liberals . " ( 2 ) The Tories , by ...
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... means is justified that can help us , if not to eradicate it , at least to " overpower and repress it " : I have hitherto avoided that dangerous and empirical morality , which cures one vice by means of another . But envy is so base ...
... means is justified that can help us , if not to eradicate it , at least to " overpower and repress it " : I have hitherto avoided that dangerous and empirical morality , which cures one vice by means of another . But envy is so base ...
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... means of alleviating . He has persuaded himself , that the manual arts are undeservedly overlooked . . . and supplied himself with the tools of a carpenter , with which he mended his coal - box very successfully . . . . He has attempted ...
... means of alleviating . He has persuaded himself , that the manual arts are undeservedly overlooked . . . and supplied himself with the tools of a carpenter , with which he mended his coal - box very successfully . . . . He has attempted ...
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First Years at School | 18 |
The Lichfield Upper Grammar School | 28 |
Cornelius Ford and | 45 |
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