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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... whole , is a title too affuming for this work . " A number of thefe elements or principles are here unfolded : but , as the , au- thor is far from imagining that he has complet- ed the lift , a more humble title is proper , fuch as may ...
... whole , is a title too affuming for this work . " A number of thefe elements or principles are here unfolded : but , as the , au- thor is far from imagining that he has complet- ed the lift , a more humble title is proper , fuch as may ...
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... whole . It need fcarce be added , that our ideas are governed by the fame principle ; and that , in thinking or reflecting upon a number of objects , we nat- urally follow the fame order as when we actually furvey them . The principle ...
... whole . It need fcarce be added , that our ideas are governed by the fame principle ; and that , in thinking or reflecting upon a number of objects , we nat- urally follow the fame order as when we actually furvey them . The principle ...
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... whole to its parts , or from a principal to its ac- ceffories ; but in the contrary direction , it is fenfible of a fort of retrogade motion , which is unpleasant . And here may be remarked the great influence of order upon the mind of ...
... whole to its parts , or from a principal to its ac- ceffories ; but in the contrary direction , it is fenfible of a fort of retrogade motion , which is unpleasant . And here may be remarked the great influence of order upon the mind of ...
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... whole , fome more intimate , fome lefs , according to their deftin ation when due regard is had to thefe particulars , we have a fenfe of juft compofition , and fo far are pleased with the performance . Homer is defective in order and ...
... whole , fome more intimate , fome lefs , according to their deftin ation when due regard is had to thefe particulars , we have a fenfe of juft compofition , and fo far are pleased with the performance . Homer is defective in order and ...
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... whole to be scarce agreeable : it commences with an impor- tant queftion , How it happens , that people , though much fatisfied with themfelves , are feldom fo with their rank or condition . After illuftrating the observation in a ...
... whole to be scarce agreeable : it commences with an impor- tant queftion , How it happens , that people , though much fatisfied with themfelves , are feldom fo with their rank or condition . After illuftrating the observation in a ...
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