The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.].J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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... moft unfuccessful in their Purfuit after Fame , who are moft defirous of obtaining it . It is Saluft's Remark upon Cato , that the less he coveted Glory the more he acquired it . MEN take an ill - natur'd Pleasure in croffing our Incli ...
... moft unfuccessful in their Purfuit after Fame , who are moft defirous of obtaining it . It is Saluft's Remark upon Cato , that the less he coveted Glory the more he acquired it . MEN take an ill - natur'd Pleasure in croffing our Incli ...
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... moft perfect ; I fuppofe , because it is more proper to ftir up the Paffions of the Reader , and to furprise him with a greater Variety of Accidents . THE Implex Fable is therefore of two kinds ; In the firft the Chief Actor makes his ...
... moft perfect ; I fuppofe , because it is more proper to ftir up the Paffions of the Reader , and to furprise him with a greater Variety of Accidents . THE Implex Fable is therefore of two kinds ; In the firft the Chief Actor makes his ...
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... moft obedient , moft humble Servant , & c . Friday , N ° I 302. Friday , February 15 . Lachrymæque 204 N ° 301 . The SPECTATOR .
... moft obedient , moft humble Servant , & c . Friday , N ° I 302. Friday , February 15 . Lachrymæque 204 N ° 301 . The SPECTATOR .
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