Samuel JohnsonHarcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1977 - 646페이지 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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... asked him to find out whether Oxford would grant Johnson an M.A. for this purpose . But the authorities thought this “ too much to be asked . ” Then , though the school's requirement was that the degree be from Oxford or Cam- bridge ...
... asked him to find out whether Oxford would grant Johnson an M.A. for this purpose . But the authorities thought this “ too much to be asked . ” Then , though the school's requirement was that the degree be from Oxford or Cam- bridge ...
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... asked him to name his own terms . To their relief , he not only agreed , but , as terms , mentioned a mere two ... asked him if he would do this to any dunce's works , if they should ask him . " " Yes , Sir , ” replied Johnson , " and ...
... asked him to name his own terms . To their relief , he not only agreed , but , as terms , mentioned a mere two ... asked him if he would do this to any dunce's works , if they should ask him . " " Yes , Sir , ” replied Johnson , " and ...
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... asked Sir John Hawkins where the executors would bury him . " Doubtless , " said Hawkins , “ in Westminster Abbey . " The answer did not come as a surprise . For some years he had been reluctant to enter the Abbey . Once , when Lady ...
... asked Sir John Hawkins where the executors would bury him . " Doubtless , " said Hawkins , “ in Westminster Abbey . " The answer did not come as a surprise . For some years he had been reluctant to enter the Abbey . Once , when Lady ...
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