Essays: Biographical, Critical, and Historical; Illustrative of the Tatler, Spectator, and Guardian, Volume 2Suttaby, Evance, and Fox, 1814 - English literature |
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Page 33
... forth in his controversial publications a warmth and asperity of expression not probably well calculated to promote his views . In ex- VOL . II . D tenuation of this zeal , he has , in his OF ENGLISH STYLE , & c . 33.
... forth in his controversial publications a warmth and asperity of expression not probably well calculated to promote his views . In ex- VOL . II . D tenuation of this zeal , he has , in his OF ENGLISH STYLE , & c . 33.
Page 51
... probably to the warmth and profusion of his ideas , it is well known that he paid great attention to the study of his native language . He consequently found it difficult to please himself ; and he generally transcribed his sermons ...
... probably to the warmth and profusion of his ideas , it is well known that he paid great attention to the study of his native language . He consequently found it difficult to please himself ; and he generally transcribed his sermons ...
Page 69
... probably agree that his cadences are often peculiarly well turned , especially those which terminate his paragraphs , and which sometimes possess a smartness which excites at- tention . A medium therefore must be taken between the ...
... probably agree that his cadences are often peculiarly well turned , especially those which terminate his paragraphs , and which sometimes possess a smartness which excites at- tention . A medium therefore must be taken between the ...
Page 75
... in many of them , probably , get ideas of their inter- pal constitutions . But then he would be in a quite different world from other people : nothing would appear the same to him , and others ; OF ENGLISH STYLE , & c . 75.
... in many of them , probably , get ideas of their inter- pal constitutions . But then he would be in a quite different world from other people : nothing would appear the same to him , and others ; OF ENGLISH STYLE , & c . 75.
Page 94
... probably be induced to change his preconception , and to confess that scarcely a page exists in this celebrated treatise , which does not convict the Dean of more than one violation of the laws of composition . If some of the best of ...
... probably be induced to change his preconception , and to confess that scarcely a page exists in this celebrated treatise , which does not convict the Dean of more than one violation of the laws of composition . If some of the best of ...
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