| 单词 | James Boswell |
| 例句 | Mr. Silverman has carved out a novel role as the James Boswell of architecture in Beverly Hills and other exclusive Los Angeles enclaves. The Boswell of Beverly Hills: A Historian of Homes 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Samuel Johnson's biographer James Boswell examined the documents and pronounced them glorious and certainly authentic. Mistaken identity 2010-06-18T23:06:00Z This used to be the site of the Biography Bookshop, where bookworms crowded into one another as they reached for volumes by James Boswell or Robert Caro on the overstuffed shelves. Bleecker Street’s Swerve From Luxe Shops to Vacant Stores 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Many potential castaways would immediately grab James Boswell’s “Life of Samuel Johnson,” probably the most entertaining work of nonfiction in English literature. Review | ‘The Club’ spotlights the stars of 18th-century British culture — and invites some new members 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z And its finest men of letters – including Hume, Adam Smith and James Boswell – were so ashamed of their native tongue they hired an elocutionist to purge "Scotticisms" from their speech. Scots: an auld dug with plenty of bite 2010-06-04T21:00:00Z Men and women like the young James Boswell kept, and sometimes published, revealing records, attempts to find meaning in more secular lives not so tightly bound to religious narratives. The man who made America: Reason, religion and the brilliant mind of John Locke 2015-11-26T05:00:00Z Martin, whose books include biographies of Johnson and James Boswell, portrays Webster as a crank and an embarrassingly flawed lexicographer. A Defense of the Semicolon and Other Adventures in the English Language 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z She was supported by a friend of Burns, Frances Dunlop, and James Boswell. Burns is not the only bard 2013-01-25T12:40:39Z Those of James Boswell, David Garrick and Adam Smith in the 1770s expanded the group to include the greatest biographer, the greatest actor and the greatest economist of the century. The Friday Night Gab Sessions That Fueled 18th-Century British Culture 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z For 20 years, starting in 1764, Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbon and Adam Smith met regularly at the Turk’s Head tavern in London for conversation and conviviality. Review | ‘The Club’ spotlights the stars of 18th-century British culture — and invites some new members 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Biography is fascinating whether you’re talking about Plutarch or one of my favorite writers, like James Boswell’s “The Life of Samuel Johnson.” It’s almost like working with a ventriloquist’s dummy. The mystique of Daniel Johnston: “There’s something ancient in all of this — the notion of the eccentric” 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Like James Boswell’s “Life of Johnson,” Pinckney’s portrait is exhaustive and exhausting. Review: How Elizabeth Hardwick taught a young Black critic to read, write and laugh 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z “Here’s to the next insurrection of the negroes in the West Indies,” Samuel Johnson once toasted at an Oxford dinner party, or so James Boswell claims. The Long War Against Slavery 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z There is a passage in James Boswell’s “Life of Samuel Johnson” in which Johnson expresses satisfaction in his company the previous night. Martin Bernheimer, prizewinning music critic with a lacerating pen, dies at 83 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z She later gave some of these leaves to James Boswell, Dr. Johnson’s biographer, who helped secure her pardon. The Brutal Story of How Europe Conquered the Pacific 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z For older readers there are the works of Samuel Pepys, James Boswell, Virginia Woolf and Anne Frank - and on a rather more frivolous note: Bridget Jones. Author Jacqueline Wilson backs children's diary campaign - BBC News 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z Gottlieb tells the story of how James Boswell, the biographer of Samuel Johnson, visited Hume on his deathbed, hoping to find that at the last minute the philosopher would abjure his doubts and embrace Christianity. Are We Really So Modern? 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z There's a streak of James Boswell, Samuel Johnson's biographer, in observations that come from a knowing character study. Nixon's Relationship With Daniel Patrick Moynihan Was Mutually Beneficial 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z To go way back, there is James Boswell, as in Samuel Johnson's Boswell. City Room: The Day: After Petraeus and Broadwell, Considering the Ethics of Biographies 2012-12-11T14:16:35Z Before his life of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell wrote his Edinburgh Journals based on his nocturnal adventures in this most historic of streets. Zara Phillips weds Mike Tindall but the royals keep it simple 2011-07-30T19:27:10Z The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell Esquire is the title of the book that has preserved for us one of the most interesting figures in all literature. Comfort Found in Good Old Books 2011-01-31T03:00:11.907Z Numerous editions followed up to 1865, of which the most important is James Boswell's so-called Third Variorum in twenty-one volumes. An Introduction to Shakespeare Boswell, said Johnson once, had only two subjects, Dr. Johnson and James Boswell, and he, the Doctor, was heartily sick of both; but Borrow had only one subject—himself, from which he practically never wandered. George Borrow Times Literary Supplement, 10th July 1903 James Boswell, the immortal biographer of Johnson, was born in Edinburgh on October 29, 1740. James Boswell Famous Scots Series Two of his descendants, Messrs. Albert and James Boswell, devoted themselves entirely to religion, and were well known in Ayrshire, thirty years ago, as zealous evangelists. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland It was at this time that James Boswell visited the island. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. I transcribe it from the MS. volume from which James Boswell first gave to the world Shakspeare's verses "On the King." Notes and Queries, Number 77, April 19, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Boswell’s Life of Johnson is a classic because James Boswell had the classic power in him of unconsciousness. The Lost Art of Reading May God, the father of all beings, ever bless you! and may you continue to love your most affectionate friend, and devoted servant,—James Boswell.' James Boswell Famous Scots Series James Boswell, the youngest son of the biographer, an accomplished scholar, superintended several editions of his father's great work, and was held in high esteem by his contemporaries. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Nearly a century ago, James Boswell made an expedition to Corsica, and was entertained with distinction by Pascal Paoli. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. The old estimate, then, of James Boswell must be definitely abandoned. Dr. Johnson and His Circle It is a gift that William Shakespeare and James Boswell and Elijah and Charles Lamb and a great many other happy but unimportant people have had in common. The Lost Art of Reading At the end of the Journal had appeared a notice: 'preparing for the Press, in one volume quarto, the Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., by James Boswell, Esq.' James Boswell Famous Scots Series The ‘Third Variorum’ was prepared for the press by James Boswell the younger, the son of Dr. Johnson’s biographer. A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles He is a hero in pretty much the same sense as James Boswell. The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting We have next a word to say of James Boswell. The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III Oddly enough, although a prolific writer, it is to another person—to Mr James Boswell, who first met him in 1763—that he owes his greatest and most lasting fame. A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 From the Public Advertizer of February 28th we learn 'James Boswell, Esq., is expected in town,' and, on March 24th, 'yesterday James Boswell, Esq., arrived from Scotland at his lodgings in Half Moon Street, Piccadilly.' James Boswell Famous Scots Series Moreover, Achates, in this instance, would have needed the reportorial powers of a James Boswell that he might properly interpret genius to the public. The Bibliotaph and Other People With best compliments to Mrs. Garrick, and hoping that you will not punish me by being long silent, I remain faithfully yours, James Boswell. Notes and Queries, Number 179, April 2, 1853. A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc No wonder that man, that each man, and James Boswell like the others, should resemble it! The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III I confess, indeed, my bashfulness does not appear in my works, for them I print in the most impudent manner; being exceeded in that respect by nobody but James Boswell, Esq. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica In this number of the magazine there is a letter extending to seven columns from James Boswell, Esq., on his return to London, after being 'much agitated' by 'this jubilee of genius.' James Boswell Famous Scots Series Alexander Boswell was the eldest son of James Boswell, the celebrated biographer of Dr Johnson, and grandson of Lord Auchinleck, one of the senators of the College of Justice. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century His son was visited here by Dr. Johnson and James Boswell. Hertfordshire Among those who entertained him was James Boswell, who knew all the gossip of London society and was a man of rare talents. The War Chief of the Six Nations A Chronicle of Joseph Brant I happened," he says, "to open the Glasgow edition of Homer, which I saw here; on a blank page of which was an address in Latin to the Corsican General, Paoli, signed James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica A dispatch to the Public Advertizer, of July 7th, informed the public that 'James Boswell, Esq., dined with His Grace the Duke of Leinster at his seat at Carton. James Boswell Famous Scots Series James Boswell, heir to the considerable estate of Auchinleck in Ayrshire, also aged twenty-two, had come to London in the previous November in an attempt to secure a commission in the Foot Guards. Critical Strictures on the New Tragedy of Elvira, Written by Mr. David Malloch What says Mr. James Boswell on that point? Notes and Queries, Number 29, May 18, 1850 But occasionally cases occur like the following, with respect to which it is more difficult, to use James Boswell's phrase, "to know what to think." Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft I have the honour to be, with all respect and affection, Sir, Your ever devoted obliged humble servant James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica He sees the strong mind of Johnson leading 'the poor flimsy little soul' of James Boswell; he feels 'the devout Discipleship, the gyrating observantly round the great constellation.' James Boswell Famous Scots Series For on that day, in the year 1763, James Boswell first met Dr. Samuel Johnson. Mince Pie The position of James Boswell as a classic author is as well established as it is unique. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 5 In 1763 he made the acquaintance, so important for posterity, of James Boswell; and it was probably in the same year that he founded his famous "literary club." A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature In like manner it may be concluded, that you, James Boswell, and I Andrew Erskine, cannot write serious epistles. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica With James Boswell it has happened, as Mark Pattison says of Milton, to have passed beyond the critics into a region of his own. James Boswell Famous Scots Series Who has not wished that James Boswell could have spent a year with Wellington on terms as intimate as those he spent with Dr. Johnson and could have left a report of that intimacy? George Washington Our means of knowledge of James Boswell are derived mainly from himself; he is his own incriminator. In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays He also left a quantity of materials afterwards utilized for the "Variorum Shakespeare" by James Boswell the younger in 1821. The Glories of Ireland If this does not bring you, nothing will; and so, Sir, I continue, Yours as usual, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica James Boswell, born on October 18, 1740, was the son of Alexander Boswell of Auchinleck, better known as Lord Auchinleck, one of the senators of the College of Justice, or Supreme Court, of Scotland. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters James Boswell tells us that he was "unluckily one of those who have an antipathy to a cat," so that he was uneasy when in a room with one. Fun and Frolic James Boswell, born in 1740, was the eldest son of a Whig laird and lord of sessions. Samuel Johnson The first is still in existence, a copy of the "History of Corsica," by James Boswell. Library Work with Children And now, O most renowned of Captains! having fairly written myself out of pen, ink, and paper, I conclude with my usual epithet, of Your affectionate friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica Dr. Johnson and the unworldly author of "The Deserted Village" were frequent visitors, sometimes appearing together arm-in-arm, with James Boswell, Esq., of Auchinleck, following obsequiously behind. Ponkapog Papers In this latter dress, at the instigation of that busiest of busybodies James Boswell, he sat to have his portrait painted. Canadian Notabilities, Volume 1 It says:—'Of the most remarkable masks upon this occasion was James Boswell, Esq., in the dress of an armed Corsican chief. Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 In the 'Dedication to James Boswell, Esq.,' he says:—'I have no intention to pay you compliments—To entertain agreeable notions of one's own character is a great incentive to act with propriety and spirit. Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 If this proposal shall be embraced, I make no doubt of its being the wonder of all Europe, and I remain, Yours, as usual, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica James Boswell himself, were he to revisit London, would scarce venture to enter a tavern. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family His reputation is really due to the interest of his personality, and that is known chiefly by the most famous of all biographies, the life of him by James Boswell. A History of English Literature My dear Sir, Your very faithful and obedient servant, James Boswell. The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. It was one of those which a complainant hardly dares to embody in words; he would only repeat, "Well, but Mr. James Boswell, surely, surely, Mr. James Boswell"' Miss Hawkins's Memoirs, i. Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 I ever am, Your affectionate friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica Just a little before this a young Scotsman named James Boswell got to know the great man. English Literature for Boys and Girls James Boswell studied law, but was never very serious in any regular activity. A History of English Literature I am ever, my dear lord, Most sincerely yours, James Boswell. The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. This was James Boswell, a young Scotch lawyer, heir to an honourable name and a fair estate. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 3 I am Your most affectionate friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica I am at present so circumstanced; accept this short line in answer to your last, and write very soon to Your affectionate Friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica Let it now be renovated with increase of spirit, so that I may not only subscribe myself your sincere friend, but your witty companion, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica I shall be in Edinburgh in a few days; for which reason, I remain your affectionate friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica Write to me whenever you have any thing that you wish to say, and believe me, Yours, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica I desire, Erskine, once again, that you may write without delay, otherwise, I shall no longer be Your affectionate friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica I hope the honest concern which I shew for your real welfare, will convince you how much I am, My dear Sir, Your most affectionate friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica I remain your most affectionate friend, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica So good night, and believe me, Yours, James Boswell. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica |
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