The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.].J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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Page 67
... first thing to be confidered in an Epic Poem , is the Fable , which is perfect or imperfect , according as the Action which it relates is more or less fo . This Action fhould have three Qualifications in it . First , It should be but ...
... first thing to be confidered in an Epic Poem , is the Fable , which is perfect or imperfect , according as the Action which it relates is more or less fo . This Action fhould have three Qualifications in it . First , It should be but ...
Page 248
... first fetting out into the World , we fhould owe five hundred Pounds more than her Fortune would pay off . My Eftate is feven hundred Pounds a Year , befides the Benefit of Tin Mines . Now , dear SPEC , upon this • State of the Cafe ...
... first fetting out into the World , we fhould owe five hundred Pounds more than her Fortune would pay off . My Eftate is feven hundred Pounds a Year , befides the Benefit of Tin Mines . Now , dear SPEC , upon this • State of the Cafe ...
Page 289
... first Man who has had Courage enough to lead up a Fashion . Accordingly , when our Taylors take Measure of us , they always demand whether we will have a plain Suit , or firike a bold Stroke . I think I may without Vanity say , that I ...
... first Man who has had Courage enough to lead up a Fashion . Accordingly , when our Taylors take Measure of us , they always demand whether we will have a plain Suit , or firike a bold Stroke . I think I may without Vanity say , that I ...
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