Elements of Criticism: Volume I [-II].A. Millar, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh., 1765 - Criticism |
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... relations by which things are linked together , have a great influence in direct- ing the train of thought ; because we find by ex- perience , that ideas are connected in the mind precisely as their objects are externally . Taking a ...
... relations by which things are linked together , have a great influence in direct- ing the train of thought ; because we find by ex- perience , that ideas are connected in the mind precisely as their objects are externally . Taking a ...
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... relation indifferently ; and the flighter relations , being without num- ber , muft furnish ideas without end . This doc- trine is , in a lively manner , illustrated by Shake- spear : Falstaff . What is the grofs fum that I owe thee ...
... relation indifferently ; and the flighter relations , being without num- ber , muft furnish ideas without end . This doc- trine is , in a lively manner , illustrated by Shake- spear : Falstaff . What is the grofs fum that I owe thee ...
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... relations , which furprise because they are unexpected : fuch relations being of the flighteft kind , readily oc- cur to that perfon only who makes every relation equally welcome . Wit , upon that account , is , in a good measure ...
... relations , which furprise because they are unexpected : fuch relations being of the flighteft kind , readily oc- cur to that perfon only who makes every relation equally welcome . Wit , upon that account , is , in a good measure ...
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... relation to the whole , fome more intimate , fome lefs , accor- ding to their destination : when due regard is had to these particulars , we have a sense of juft com- pofition , and fo far are pleased with the perform- ance . Homer is ...
... relation to the whole , fome more intimate , fome lefs , accor- ding to their destination : when due regard is had to these particulars , we have a sense of juft com- pofition , and fo far are pleased with the perform- ance . Homer is ...
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... relation fo flight can never be relished : Diftruft in lovers is too warm a fun ; But yet ' tis night in love when ... relations among objects have a confidera- ble influence in the gratification of our paffions , and and even in their ...
... relation fo flight can never be relished : Diftruft in lovers is too warm a fun ; But yet ' tis night in love when ... relations among objects have a confidera- ble influence in the gratification of our paffions , and and even in their ...
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