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... a participant in all that is to follow . Like his own Dr Jeddler , Dickens was " a great philosopher " ; and his philosophy was based upon a conviction which Dr Jeddler came to share , that this is " a world full of hearts " .
... a participant in all that is to follow . Like his own Dr Jeddler , Dickens was " a great philosopher " ; and his philosophy was based upon a conviction which Dr Jeddler came to share , that this is " a world full of hearts " .
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But I doubt much , in case of the worst , whether I shall be philosopher enough to follow my own lessons : if I saw my resolution give you a pain I could not . These are the truths of men sure of themselves .
But I doubt much , in case of the worst , whether I shall be philosopher enough to follow my own lessons : if I saw my resolution give you a pain I could not . These are the truths of men sure of themselves .
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They would follow because , as a writer , Merriman loved danger . He did not shrink from villains ; they could always be killed , not necessarily by the heroes , but by circumstances . They served their turn . They were often hoist with ...
They would follow because , as a writer , Merriman loved danger . He did not shrink from villains ; they could always be killed , not necessarily by the heroes , but by circumstances . They served their turn . They were often hoist with ...
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WHY READ THE CLASSICS? Page | 9 |
DICKENS AND THACKERAY AT CHRISTMAS | 15 |
MARY RUSSELL MITFORD | 21 |
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