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... and with such minute inquiry , that I might , perhaps , more properly have
contented myself with the addition of a few notes on Mr. Fenton's elegant
Abridgement , but that a new narrative was thought necessary to the uniformity of
this edition .
... and with such minute inquiry , that I might , perhaps , more properly have
contented myself with the addition of a few notes on Mr. Fenton's elegant
Abridgement , but that a new narrative was thought necessary to the uniformity of
this edition .
Pagina 15
... Roman authors with very nice discernment . I once heard Mr. Hampton , the
translator of Polybius , remark , what I think is true , that Milton was the first
Englishman who , after the revival of letters , wrote Latin verses with classick
elegance .
... Roman authors with very nice discernment . I once heard Mr. Hampton , the
translator of Polybius , remark , what I think is true , that Milton was the first
Englishman who , after the revival of letters , wrote Latin verses with classick
elegance .
Pagina 23
... to honour him with a sorry distich , in which he commends him for every thing
but his religion : and Milton , in return , addressed him in a Latin poem , which
must have raised an high opinion of English elegance and literature . His
purpose ...
... to honour him with a sorry distich , in which he commends him for every thing
but his religion : and Milton , in return , addressed him in a Latin poem , which
must have raised an high opinion of English elegance and literature . His
purpose ...
Pagina 39
He was rewarded with a thousand pounds , and his book was much read ; for
paradox , recommended by spirit and elegance , easily gains attention ; and he ,
who told every man that he was equal to his king , could hardly want an audience
.
He was rewarded with a thousand pounds , and his book was much read ; for
paradox , recommended by spirit and elegance , easily gains attention ; and he ,
who told every man that he was equal to his king , could hardly want an audience
.
Pagina 43
Sic tu spontanea bonorum omnium , et animitus missa voce salutaris . ” Cæsar ,
when he assumed the perpetual dictatorship , had not more servile or more
elegant flattery . A translation may show its servility ; but its elegance is less
attainable ...
Sic tu spontanea bonorum omnium , et animitus missa voce salutaris . ” Cæsar ,
when he assumed the perpetual dictatorship , had not more servile or more
elegant flattery . A translation may show its servility ; but its elegance is less
attainable ...
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| Titolo | The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 8 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Samuel Johnson |
| Autore | Samuel Johnson |
| Editore | Pafraets Book Company, 1908 |
| Provenienza dell'originale | Indiana University |
| Digitalizzato | 30 gen 2009 |
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