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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1700-1799'After dinner our conversation first turned upon Pope. Johnson said, his characters of men were admirably drawn, those of women not so well. He repeated to us, in his for...Samuel Johnson John DrydenAbsalom and AchitophelPrint: Book
1700-1799'After dinner our conversation first turned upon Pope. Johnson said, his characters of men were admirably drawn, those of women not so well. He repeated to us, in his for...Samuel Johnson William Shakespeare[unknown]Print: Book
1700-1799'Mrs. Montague, a lady distinguished for having written an Essay on Shakspeare [sic], being mentioned:—Reynolds. "I think that essay does her honour." Johnson. "Yes, Sir;...Samuel Johnson Elizabeth MontaguEssay on the Writings and Genius of ShakespearPrint: Unknown
1700-1799'Johnson proceeded :— "The Scotchman has taken the right method in his 'Elements of Criticism.' I do not mean that he has taught us any thing; but he has told us old thin...Samuel Johnson Henry Home, Lord KamesElements of CriticismPrint: Book
1700-1799'Johnson proceeded :— "The Scotchman has taken the right method in his 'Elements of Criticism.' I do not mean that he has taught us any thing; but he has told us old thin...Samuel Johnson Edmund BurkePhilosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas...Print: Book
1700-1799'Johnson proceeded :— "The Scotchman has taken the right method in his 'Elements of Criticism.' I do not mean that he has taught us any thing; but he has told us old thin...Samuel Johnson Jean-Baptiste Dubos[unknown]Print: Book
1700-1799'Johnson proceeded :— "The Scotchman has taken the right method in his 'Elements of Criticism.' I do not mean that he has taught us any thing; but he has told us old thin...Samuel Johnson Dominique Bouhours[unknown]Print: Book
1700-1799'Johnson proceeded :— "The Scotchman has taken the right method in his 'Elements of Criticism.' I do not mean that he has taught us any thing; but he has told us old thin...Samuel Johnson William ShakespeareMacbethPrint: Book
1700-1799'The ballad of Hardyknute has no great merit, if it be really ancient. People talk of nature. But mere obvious nature may be exhibited with very little power of mind.' ...Samuel Johnson Elizabeth, Lady WardlawHardyknutePrint: Unknown
1700-1799'Boswell. "You have read his [Cibber's] apology, Sir ?" Johnson. "Yes, it is very entertaining. But as for Cibber himself, taking from his conversation all that he ought ...Samuel Johnson Colley CibberApology for the Life of Mr. Colley CibberPrint: Book
1700-1799'Buchanan (he observed,) has fewer [italics] centos [end italics] than any modern Latin poet. He not only had great knowledge of the Latin language, but was a great poeti...Samuel Johnson George Buchanan[poems]Print: Book
1700-1799'Boswell. "What do you think of Dr. Young's 'Night Thoughts,' Sir?" Johnson. "Why, Sir, there are many fine things in them".' Samuel Johnson Edward YoungNight ThoughtsPrint: Book
1700-1799'"The London Chronicle", which was the only newspaper he constantly took in, being brought, the office of reading it aloud was assigned to me. I was diverted by his impat...Samuel Johnson [n/a]London ChroniclePrint: Newspaper
1700-1799'[Boswell having expressed doubt about the power of prayer, Johnson] mentioned Dr. Clarke and Bishop Bramhall on "Liberty and Necessity", and bid me read South's "Sermons...Samuel Johnson John BramhallDiscourse of Liberty and Necessity Print: Book
1700-1799'[Boswell having expressed doubt about the power of prayer, Johnson] mentioned Dr. Clarke and Bishop Bramhall on "Liberty and Necessity", and bid me read South's "Sermons...Samuel Johnson SouthSermons on PrayerPrint: Book
1700-1799'[from an account by Dr Maxwell, an Irish london-based priest friend of Johnson] Speaking of Mr. Harte, Canon of Windsor, and writer of "The History of Gustavus Adolphus"...Samuel Johnson Walter HarteHistory of the life of Gustavus Adolphus, King of ...Print: Book
1700-1799'[from an account by Dr Maxwell, an Irish london-based priest friend of Johnson] Speaking of Mr. Harte, Canon of Windsor, and writer of "The History of Gustavus Adolphus"...Samuel Johnson [unknown]['black letter', ie gothic text books - medieval t...Print: Book
1700-1799'[from an account by Dr Maxwell, an Irish london-based priest friend of Johnson] Speaking of Mr. Harte, Canon of Windsor, and writer of "The History of Gustavus Adolphus"...Samuel Johnson Robert BurtonAnatomy of Melancholy, ThePrint: Book
1700-1799'[from an account by Dr Maxwell, an Irish London-based priest friend of Johnson] He much commended Law's "Serious Call", which he said was the finest piece of hortatory t...Samuel Johnson William LawSerious Call to a Devout and Holy Life Print: Book
1700-1799'Of Dr. Priestley's theological works, he remarked, that they tended to unsettle every thing, and yet settled nothing.' [account by Dr Maxwell, and Irish London priest fr...Samuel Johnson Joseph Priestley[unknown]Print: Book


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