The Philosophy of Rhetoric, 1. köideA. Strahan, T. Cadell, 1801 |
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Page vi
... so nice and curious , there should , with- out any previous communication , be so remarkable a coincidence of sentiments in every thing wherein their subjects coincide . A man must have an uncommon confidence vi PREFACE .
... so nice and curious , there should , with- out any previous communication , be so remarkable a coincidence of sentiments in every thing wherein their subjects coincide . A man must have an uncommon confidence vi PREFACE .
Page vii
... wherein they all agree , than those wherein they differ . He treats of ludicrous ob- jects and ludicrous writing , with a view to account for the superior copiousness and refinement of modern ri- dicule . When philosophical acuteness is ...
... wherein they all agree , than those wherein they differ . He treats of ludicrous ob- jects and ludicrous writing , with a view to account for the superior copiousness and refinement of modern ri- dicule . When philosophical acuteness is ...
Page viii
... wherein the composition of this Work has been conducted , and the time it has taken , is , not to enhance its value with the public , but to apologize in some measure for that inequality in the execution and the style , with which , he ...
... wherein the composition of this Work has been conducted , and the time it has taken , is , not to enhance its value with the public , but to apologize in some measure for that inequality in the execution and the style , with which , he ...
Page x
... wherein the understanding only is addressed , the style in general admits no higher qualities than purity and perspicuity . These were therefore his highest aim . The best ornaments out of place are not only unbe- coming but offensive ...
... wherein the understanding only is addressed , the style in general admits no higher qualities than purity and perspicuity . These were therefore his highest aim . The best ornaments out of place are not only unbe- coming but offensive ...
Page xvi
... is always understood more than building merely for ac- commodation , are to be considered as of a mixed na- , ture , wherein utility and beauty have almost equal influence . THE elegant arts , as well as the useful , A 4 INTRODUCTION . vi.
... is always understood more than building merely for ac- commodation , are to be considered as of a mixed na- , ture , wherein utility and beauty have almost equal influence . THE elegant arts , as well as the useful , A 4 INTRODUCTION . vi.
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