13/12/2007

British Essayists: Samuel Johnson – Death

From: ‘The Idler’ no. 41, Saturday, 27th January 1759
The following letter relates to an affliction perhaps not necessary to be imparted to the Public, but I could not persuade myself to suppress it, because I think I know the sentiments to be sincere, and I feel no disposition to provide for this day any other [...]