Elements of Criticism: With the Author's Last Corrections and Additions : Vol. I(-II)From the Press of S. Etheridge, for J. White, Thomas & Andrews, W. Spotswood, D. West, W.P. Blake, E. Larkin, & J. West, 1796 - Criticism - 440 pages |
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Page 39
... Some actions raife pleafant emotions in the fpectator , without the leaft reflection ; fuch as graceful motion , and genteel behaviour . But as intention , a capital circum- ftance in human actions , is not visible , it requires reflcc ...
... Some actions raife pleafant emotions in the fpectator , without the leaft reflection ; fuch as graceful motion , and genteel behaviour . But as intention , a capital circum- ftance in human actions , is not visible , it requires reflcc ...
Page 93
... Some per- fons indeed , Nature's favourites , have a wonderful acuteness of fenfe , which to them unfolds many a de- . lightful scene totally hid from vulgar eyes . But if fuch refined pleasure be confined to a small number , it is ...
... Some per- fons indeed , Nature's favourites , have a wonderful acuteness of fenfe , which to them unfolds many a de- . lightful scene totally hid from vulgar eyes . But if fuch refined pleasure be confined to a small number , it is ...
Page 94
... Some are voluntary , fome involun- tary the pain of the gout is an example of the latter ; grief , of the former , which in fome cafes is fo volun- tary as to reject all confolation . One pain foftens the temper ; pity is an instance ...
... Some are voluntary , fome involun- tary the pain of the gout is an example of the latter ; grief , of the former , which in fome cafes is fo volun- tary as to reject all confolation . One pain foftens the temper ; pity is an instance ...
Page 97
... Some emotions are produc- ed in their utmoft perfection , and have a very fhort endurance ; which is the cafe of furprise , of wonder , and fometimes , of terror . Emotions raised by inani- mate objects , trees , rivers , buildings ...
... Some emotions are produc- ed in their utmoft perfection , and have a very fhort endurance ; which is the cafe of furprise , of wonder , and fometimes , of terror . Emotions raised by inani- mate objects , trees , rivers , buildings ...
Page 128
... Some unborn forrow , ripe in Fortune's womb , Is coming tow'rd me ; and my inward foul With fomething trembles , yet at nothing grieves , More than with parting from my lord the King , Richard 11. a 2. f . 5 . Refentment Refentment at ...
... Some unborn forrow , ripe in Fortune's womb , Is coming tow'rd me ; and my inward foul With fomething trembles , yet at nothing grieves , More than with parting from my lord the King , Richard 11. a 2. f . 5 . Refentment Refentment at ...
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