Elements of Criticism: In Three Volumes. ...A. Millar, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 - Criticism |
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... Dignity and meanness , I 262 Ch . 12. Ridicule , 269 Ch . 13. Wit , I 281 Ch . 14. Cuftom and babit , 296 Ch . 15. External figns of emotions and passions , 317 Ch . 16. Sentiments , I 336 Ch . 17. Language of passion , .. I 371 Ch . 18 ...
... Dignity and meanness , I 262 Ch . 12. Ridicule , 269 Ch . 13. Wit , I 281 Ch . 14. Cuftom and babit , 296 Ch . 15. External figns of emotions and passions , 317 Ch . 16. Sentiments , I 336 Ch . 17. Language of passion , .. I 371 Ch . 18 ...
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... , and fmelling . The pleafures of the eye and ear being thus elevated above thofe of the other external fenfes , VOL . I. B * See the Appendix , § 13 . acquire acquire fo much dignity as to make them a lauda- INTRODUCTION .
... , and fmelling . The pleafures of the eye and ear being thus elevated above thofe of the other external fenfes , VOL . I. B * See the Appendix , § 13 . acquire acquire fo much dignity as to make them a lauda- INTRODUCTION .
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In Three Volumes. ... Lord Henry Home Kames. acquire fo much dignity as to make them a lauda- dable entertainment . They are not , however , fet upon a level with thofe that are purely intellectual ; being not lefs inferior in dignity to ...
In Three Volumes. ... Lord Henry Home Kames. acquire fo much dignity as to make them a lauda- dable entertainment . They are not , however , fet upon a level with thofe that are purely intellectual ; being not lefs inferior in dignity to ...
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... dignity and propriety . The fcience of criticifm tends to improve the heart not lefs than the understanding . I obferve , in the first place , that it hath a fine effect in mode- rating the selfish affections . A just taste in the fine ...
... dignity and propriety . The fcience of criticifm tends to improve the heart not lefs than the understanding . I obferve , in the first place , that it hath a fine effect in mode- rating the selfish affections . A just taste in the fine ...
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... dignity of character , which difpofeth him to great and no- ble actions . And herein principally confifts the extreme delight every one hath in the hiftories of conquerors and heroes . This fingular feeling , which may be termed the ...
... dignity of character , which difpofeth him to great and no- ble actions . And herein principally confifts the extreme delight every one hath in the hiftories of conquerors and heroes . This fingular feeling , which may be termed the ...
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