The European Magazine, and London Review, Volume 33Philological Society of London, 1798 - English literature |
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... those who have fwerved from their duty . " It has often been my pride with you to look into the Texel , and fee a foe which dreaded coming out to meet us ; - my pride is now humbled indeed ! -- my feelings are not easily to be expreffed ...
... those who have fwerved from their duty . " It has often been my pride with you to look into the Texel , and fee a foe which dreaded coming out to meet us ; - my pride is now humbled indeed ! -- my feelings are not easily to be expreffed ...
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... those measures which I think most conducive to the fecurity of the Government , and to the continuance of the public peace and welfare . " I am , with the greatest regard and truth , " Dear Sir , " Your most faithful and obedient humble ...
... those measures which I think most conducive to the fecurity of the Government , and to the continuance of the public peace and welfare . " I am , with the greatest regard and truth , " Dear Sir , " Your most faithful and obedient humble ...
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... those who are not. if to thefe we add the many Towns , Churches , and private Cabinets , where a fingle Picture of Rubens confers emi- nence , we cannot hesitate to place him in the first rank of illuftrious Painters . Though I till ...
... those who are not. if to thefe we add the many Towns , Churches , and private Cabinets , where a fingle Picture of Rubens confers emi- nence , we cannot hesitate to place him in the first rank of illuftrious Painters . Though I till ...
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may be perceived or felt by those who are not Painters , I know not : to them certainly it is not enough that objects be truly reprefented ; they muit likewife be reprefented with grace ; which means here , that the work is done with ...
may be perceived or felt by those who are not Painters , I know not : to them certainly it is not enough that objects be truly reprefented ; they muit likewife be reprefented with grace ; which means here , that the work is done with ...
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... those powers of mind , and thofe difpofitions of heart , which would equally dignify them in every ftation as in thote humble ranks in which Mr. Ledyard moft frequently Law them ? I cannot think that we do this . They are not only to ...
... those powers of mind , and thofe difpofitions of heart , which would equally dignify them in every ftation as in thote humble ranks in which Mr. Ledyard moft frequently Law them ? I cannot think that we do this . They are not only to ...
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Page 252 - ... nothing can be so ridiculous upon the face of it, or so contrary to the genuine march of sentiment, as to require the overflowing of the soul to wait upon a ceremony, and that which, wherever delicacy and imagination exist, is of all things most sacredly private, to blow a trumpet before it, and to record the moment when it has arrived at its climax.
Page 28 - In that performance there appeared to be a total absence of this pervading genius ; though every individual figure was correctly drawn, and to the action of each as careful an attention was paid, as if it were a set Academy figure.
Page 28 - ... other, the flowing liberty and freedom of his outline, the animated pencil with which every object is touched, all contribute to awaken and keep alive the attention of the spectator...
Page 29 - Rubens than it would be in many other painters, as it partly contributes to that richness which is the peculiar character of his style, which we do not pretend to set forth as of the most simple and sublime kind.
Page 28 - The works of Rubens have that peculiar property always attendant on genius, to attract attention, and enforce admiration in spite of all their faults. It is owing to this fascinating power that the performances of those painters with which he is surrounded, though they have perhaps fewer defects, yet appear spiritless, tame, and insipid ; such as the altar-pieces of Grayer...
Page 78 - ... before it, and then returned. His fidelity at length won upon the porter, and he was one day allowed to enter. The dog saw his master, and clung to him. It was difficult to separate them, but the gaoler forced him away, and the dog returned to his retreat.
Page 421 - ... of the wind's coming to the northward, and blowing very hard. If the weather had continued fine the troops would have been embarked by twelve, at which time the return of killed and wounded did not exceed four rank and file. I cannot help again noticing the particular good conduct of Captain Mortlock, Lieutenant Edmonds, and Lieutenant Norman, and beg to recommend them to their Lordships
Page 149 - Pity it is, that the momentary beauties flowing from an harmonious elocution, cannot like those of poetry be their own record! That the animated graces of the player can live no longer than the instant breath and motion that presents them; or at best can but faintly glimmer through the memory, or imperfect attestation of a few surviving spectators.
Page 32 - I have always remarked that women in all countries are civil, obliging, tender, and humane; that they are ever inclined to be gay and cheerful, timorous and modest; and that they do not hesitate, like men, to perform a generous action. Not haughty, not arrogant...
Page 8 - May God, who has thus far conducted you, continue to do so ; and may the British navy, the glory and support of our country, be restored to its wonted splendour, and be not only the bulwark of Britain, but the terror of the world. "But this can only be effected by a strict adherence to our duty and obedience ; and let us pray that the Almighty God may keep us in the right way of thinking.