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... intention . With this the editor will be sufficient- ly satisfied ; since being serviceable to others is the most agreeable method of becoming contented with ourselves . Introduction On Taste PAGE . 7 Criticism . Genius .
... intention . With this the editor will be sufficient- ly satisfied ; since being serviceable to others is the most agreeable method of becoming contented with ourselves . Introduction On Taste PAGE . 7 Criticism . Genius .
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Hugh Blair. Ta Citie Beaut The s teson Gener ble , 411 quer Introduction On Taste CONTENTS . Criticism . Genius . Pleasures.
Hugh Blair. Ta Citie Beaut The s teson Gener ble , 411 quer Introduction On Taste CONTENTS . Criticism . Genius . Pleasures.
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Hugh Blair. Introduction On Taste PAGE . 7 Criticism . Genius . Pleasures of Taste . Sublimi- ty in Objects Sublimity in Writing Beauty and other Pleasures of Taste Origin and Progress of Language Rise and Progress of Language and of ...
Hugh Blair. Introduction On Taste PAGE . 7 Criticism . Genius . Pleasures of Taste . Sublimi- ty in Objects Sublimity in Writing Beauty and other Pleasures of Taste Origin and Progress of Language Rise and Progress of Language and of ...
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... 263 Greek Tragedy French Tragedy English Tragedy Comedy Ancient Comedy Spanish Comedy 275 276 278 - 280 283 ยท 285 French Comedy English Comedy 286 287 INTRODUCTION . A PROPER acquaintance with the circle of liberal CONTENTS .
... 263 Greek Tragedy French Tragedy English Tragedy Comedy Ancient Comedy Spanish Comedy 275 276 278 - 280 283 ยท 285 French Comedy English Comedy 286 287 INTRODUCTION . A PROPER acquaintance with the circle of liberal CONTENTS .
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Hugh Blair. INTRODUCTION . A PROPER acquaintance with the circle of liberal arts is requisite to the study of rhetoric and belles lettres . To extend the knowledge of them must be the first care of those who wish either to write with ...
Hugh Blair. INTRODUCTION . A PROPER acquaintance with the circle of liberal arts is requisite to the study of rhetoric and belles lettres . To extend the knowledge of them must be the first care of those who wish either to write with ...
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