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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... , 10. Congruity and Propricty ,. 11. Dignity and Grace , 12. Ridicule , 13. Wit , 14. Cuftom and Habit , 15 . External Signs of Emotions and Paffions , Chap . 16. Sentiments , 17. Language of Paffion , vi . CONTENT S.
... , 10. Congruity and Propricty ,. 11. Dignity and Grace , 12. Ridicule , 13. Wit , 14. Cuftom and Habit , 15 . External Signs of Emotions and Paffions , Chap . 16. Sentiments , 17. Language of Paffion , vi . CONTENT S.
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... dignity as to become a laudable entertainment . They are not , how- ever , fet on a level with the purely intellectual ; being no lefs inferior in dignity to intellectual , pleasures , * After the utmost efforts , we find it beyond our ...
... dignity as to become a laudable entertainment . They are not , how- ever , fet on a level with the purely intellectual ; being no lefs inferior in dignity to intellectual , pleasures , * After the utmost efforts , we find it beyond our ...
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... dignity and elevation : being fweet and moderately ex- hilarating , they are in their tone equally diftant from the turbulence of paffion , and the langour of indolence ; and by that tone are perfectly well qualified , not only to ...
... dignity and elevation : being fweet and moderately ex- hilarating , they are in their tone equally diftant from the turbulence of paffion , and the langour of indolence ; and by that tone are perfectly well qualified , not only to ...
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... dignity of character , which difpof- eth him to great and noble actions : and herein chief- ly confifts the extreme delight every one hath in the hiftories of conquerors and heroes . This fingular feeling , which may be termed the fyn ...
... dignity of character , which difpof- eth him to great and noble actions : and herein chief- ly confifts the extreme delight every one hath in the hiftories of conquerors and heroes . This fingular feeling , which may be termed the fyn ...
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... dignity and fuperior excellence is a moft effica- cious incitement . * And to leave virtue in no quarter unfupported , here is unfolded an admirable contrivance , by which good example commands the heart , and adds to virtue the force ...
... dignity and fuperior excellence is a moft effica- cious incitement . * And to leave virtue in no quarter unfupported , here is unfolded an admirable contrivance , by which good example commands the heart , and adds to virtue the force ...
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