The Spectator: With Sketches of the Lives of the Authors, an Index, and Explanatory Notes, Volume 8James Crissy, 1832 - Spectator |
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Page 11
... fault in heroic poetry , which this author has fallen into , that does not come under one of those heads among which I have distribut- ed his several blemishes . After having thus treated at large of Paradise Lost , I could not think it ...
... fault in heroic poetry , which this author has fallen into , that does not come under one of those heads among which I have distribut- ed his several blemishes . After having thus treated at large of Paradise Lost , I could not think it ...
Page 30
... fault which , though common , wants a name . It is the very contrary to pro- crastination : as we lose the present hour by de- laying from day to day to execute what we ought to do immediately , so most of us take occasion to sit still ...
... fault which , though common , wants a name . It is the very contrary to pro- crastination : as we lose the present hour by de- laying from day to day to execute what we ought to do immediately , so most of us take occasion to sit still ...
Page 39
... fault , for which , if I live , I shall endeavour to make you amends as a son . You can not be unhappy while Amanda is your daughter ; nor shall be if any thing can prevent it which is in the power of , Madam , " Your most obedient ...
... fault , for which , if I live , I shall endeavour to make you amends as a son . You can not be unhappy while Amanda is your daughter ; nor shall be if any thing can prevent it which is in the power of , Madam , " Your most obedient ...
Page 57
... fault which has hitherto escaped your notice ; I mean of such persons as are very zealous and punctual to perform an ejaculation that is only preparatory to the service of the church , and yet neglect to join in the service itself ...
... fault which has hitherto escaped your notice ; I mean of such persons as are very zealous and punctual to perform an ejaculation that is only preparatory to the service of the church , and yet neglect to join in the service itself ...
Page 66
... fault : all such miscarriages as flow from inadvertency are more than repaid by it ; for reason , though not concerned in the in- jury , employs all its force in the atonement . He that says , he did not design to disoblige you in such ...
... fault : all such miscarriages as flow from inadvertency are more than repaid by it ; for reason , though not concerned in the in- jury , employs all its force in the atonement . He that says , he did not design to disoblige you in such ...
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