Elements of Criticism: In Three Volumes. ...A. Millar, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 - Criticism |
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... by providence for a Sovereign who com- mands the hearts of his fubjects . Succefs will crown the undertaking , and endear GEORGE THE THIRD to our lateft pofterity . THE THE most elevated and moft refined plea- fure of human.
... by providence for a Sovereign who com- mands the hearts of his fubjects . Succefs will crown the undertaking , and endear GEORGE THE THIRD to our lateft pofterity . THE THE most elevated and moft refined plea- fure of human.
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In Three Volumes. ... Lord Henry Home Kames. THE most elevated and moft refined plea- fure of human nature , is enjoy'd by a vir , tuous prince governing a virtuous people ; and that , by perfecting the great system of education , your ...
In Three Volumes. ... Lord Henry Home Kames. THE most elevated and moft refined plea- fure of human nature , is enjoy'd by a vir , tuous prince governing a virtuous people ; and that , by perfecting the great system of education , your ...
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... , touching , 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 .
... , touching , 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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... elevated objects , there is a sensible plea- fure . But the course of nature hath still a greater influence than elevation ; and therefore the pleasure . of falling with rain , and defcending gradually with a river , prevails over that ...
... elevated objects , there is a sensible plea- fure . But the course of nature hath still a greater influence than elevation ; and therefore the pleasure . of falling with rain , and defcending gradually with a river , prevails over that ...
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... elevated object makes the fpectator stand erect . Sounds alfo produce emotions that refemble them . A found in a low key , brings down the mind . Such a found in a full tone , hath a certain folemni- ty , which it communicates to the ...
... elevated object makes the fpectator stand erect . Sounds alfo produce emotions that refemble them . A found in a low key , brings down the mind . Such a found in a full tone , hath a certain folemni- ty , which it communicates to the ...
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