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Page 15
... speak himself , but throw as much of his work as he can into the mouths of those who are his principal actors . ARISTOTLE has given no reason for this precept : but I presume it is because the mind of the reader is more awed , and ...
... speak himself , but throw as much of his work as he can into the mouths of those who are his principal actors . ARISTOTLE has given no reason for this precept : but I presume it is because the mind of the reader is more awed , and ...
Page 16
... speak as little as possible , he should certainly never let his narration sleep for the sake of any reflection of his own . I have often observed , with a secret admiration , that the longest reflection in the Ancid , is in that passage ...
... speak as little as possible , he should certainly never let his narration sleep for the sake of any reflection of his own . I have often observed , with a secret admiration , that the longest reflection in the Ancid , is in that passage ...
Page 17
... speaking of the Pygmies he calls them , 66 War'd on by cranes " . J -The small Infantry : K did he have a purpose for dring 20 Another blemish that appears in some of his thoughts , is his frequent allusion to Heathen fables , which are ...
... speaking of the Pygmies he calls them , 66 War'd on by cranes " . J -The small Infantry : K did he have a purpose for dring 20 Another blemish that appears in some of his thoughts , is his frequent allusion to Heathen fables , which are ...
Page 30
... speak of before us virgins ; and she every day talks with a very grave air in such a manner , as is very improper so much as to be hinted at but to obviate the greatest extremities . Those whom they call good bodies , notable people ...
... speak of before us virgins ; and she every day talks with a very grave air in such a manner , as is very improper so much as to be hinted at but to obviate the greatest extremities . Those whom they call good bodies , notable people ...
Page 48
... speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing , and half inclose him round With all his peers : attention held them mute . Thrice he assay'd , and thrice in spite of scorn Tears , such as angels weep , burst forth19 ...
... speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing , and half inclose him round With all his peers : attention held them mute . Thrice he assay'd , and thrice in spite of scorn Tears , such as angels weep , burst forth19 ...
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