Such equivocations are always unskilful ; but here they are indecent, and, at least, approach to impiety, of which, however, I believe the writer not to have been conscious. Such is the power of reputation justly acquired, that its blaze drives away the... The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Seite 297von Samuel Johnson - 1806Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| Samuel Johnson - 1779 - 302 Seiten
...which, however, I believe the writer not to have been confcious. Such is the power of reputation juflly acquired, that its blaze drives away the eye from...no man could have fancied that he read Lycidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of the two pieces, UAllegro and // Penferofo, I believe opinion... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1779 - 280 Seiten
...however, 1 believe the writer not to have beeri conscious. Such is the power of reputation juftiy *•. acquired, that its blaze drives away the eye from...examination. Surely no man could have fancied that he read Lyeidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of the two pieces, U 'Allegro and // Pcnjerofo,... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1781 - 498 Seiten
...which, however, I believe the writer not to have been confcious. Such is the power of reputation juftly acquired, that its blaze drives away the eye from...no man could have fancied that he read Lycidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of the two pieces, L' Allegro and // Penfero/b, I believe opinion... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1783 - 478 Seiten
...belieVe the writer not to have been confcious. Such is the power of reputation juftly acquired, that it's blaze drives aWay the eye from nice examination. Surely...no man could have fancied that he read Lycidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of the two pieces, U Allegro and // Penfe* rofi, I believe opinion... | |
| Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 494 Seiten
...which, however, I believe the writer not to have been confcious. Such is the power of reputation juftly acquired, that its blaze drives away the eye from...no man could have fancied that he read Lycidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of the two pieces, L' Allegro and // Penferofo, I believe, opinion... | |
| Samuel Johnson, John Hawkins - 1787 - 498 Seiten
...which, however, I believe the writer not to have been confcious. Such is the power of reputation juftly' acquired, that its blaze drives away the eye from...no man could have fancied that he read Lycidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of the two pieces, L' Allegro and // Penferofo, I believe, opinion... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1792 - 478 Seiten
...which, however, I believe the writer not to have been confcious. Such is the power of reputation juftly acquired, that its blaze drives away the eye from...no man could have fancied that he read Lycidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of the two pieces, L'Allegro and // Penferofo, I believe, opinion... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1795 - 610 Seiten
...which, however, I believe the writer not to have been confcioiis. Such is the power of reputation juftly acquired, that its blaze drives away the eye from...no man could have fancied that he read Lycidas with pleafure, had he not known its author. Of Of the two pieces ,V Allegro and IiPenferofo, I believe opinion... | |
| John Milton, Samuel Johnson - 1796 - 610 Seiten
...least approach to impiety; of which, however, I believe the writer not to have been conscious. Such is the power of reputation justly acquired, that its...that he read Lycidas with pleasure, had he not known its Author. Of the two pieces, L' Allegro and II Penseroso, I believe opinion is uniform : every man... | |
| Samuel Johnson - 1800 - 714 Seiten
...least approach to impiety, of which, however, I believe the writer not to Save been conscious. Such is the power of reputation justly acquired, that its...examination. Surely no man could have fancied that he read Ljtutas with pleasure, had he not known its author: Of the two pieces, V Allegro and // Pema 'oso,... | |
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