And sure the eternal Master found His single talent well employ'd. The busy day, the peaceful night, Unfelt, uncounted, glided by; His frame was firm, his powers were bright, Though now his eightieth year was nigh. Then, with no throbs of fiery pain,... Life of Johnson - Página 437por James Boswell - 1904Visualização integral - Acerca deste livro
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