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Page xi
... manner as to convince the hearers that he feels them . The proper expreffion of tones , therefore , deferves to be attentively fu- died by every one who would be a fuc- cefsful orator . The greatest and most material in- ftruction which ...
... manner as to convince the hearers that he feels them . The proper expreffion of tones , therefore , deferves to be attentively fu- died by every one who would be a fuc- cefsful orator . The greatest and most material in- ftruction which ...
Page 216
... manner , and fo much useful in- ftruction conveyed in a Style fo pure , natural , and unaffected , as will justly recommend him to high regard , as long as the English language remains ; not , indeed , as a model of the highest elo ...
... manner , and fo much useful in- ftruction conveyed in a Style fo pure , natural , and unaffected , as will justly recommend him to high regard , as long as the English language remains ; not , indeed , as a model of the highest elo ...
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... manner . Having now faid fo much to recom- mend Simplicity , or the eafy and na- tural manner of writing , and having pointed out the defects of an oppofite manner ; in order to prevent miftakes on this fubject , it is neceffary for me ...
... manner . Having now faid fo much to recom- mend Simplicity , or the eafy and na- tural manner of writing , and having pointed out the defects of an oppofite manner ; in order to prevent miftakes on this fubject , it is neceffary for me ...
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Diversity of Geniuses | 36 |
The Manners of a Bookfeller | 42 |
Epicuruss Character | 48 |
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