Elements of Criticism, 2. köideA. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 |
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... rule , the introduction to the third vo lume of the Characteristics , is a continued chain of metaphors . These in fuch profufion are too florid for the subject ; and have befide the bad effect of removing our attention from the ...
... rule , the introduction to the third vo lume of the Characteristics , is a continued chain of metaphors . These in fuch profufion are too florid for the subject ; and have befide the bad effect of removing our attention from the ...
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... rule of conduct that we are con- scious ought to be obeyed , this definition , which I conceive to be ftrictly accurate , is applicable undoubtedly to both . The fenfe of propriety includes this consciousness ; for to say an action is ...
... rule of conduct that we are con- scious ought to be obeyed , this definition , which I conceive to be ftrictly accurate , is applicable undoubtedly to both . The fenfe of propriety includes this consciousness ; for to say an action is ...
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... rule would be left us to prevent splendid trifles paffing for matters of importance , fhow and form for fubftance , and fuperftition or enthusiasm for pure reli- gion . Vot . II . H CHAP . $ 8 СНАР . W IT . XIII . IT Ch . XII . 57 ...
... rule would be left us to prevent splendid trifles paffing for matters of importance , fhow and form for fubftance , and fuperftition or enthusiasm for pure reli- gion . Vot . II . H CHAP . $ 8 СНАР . W IT . XIII . IT Ch . XII . 57 ...
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... rule concerning dramatic and epic compofitions , That a paffion be adjusted to the character , the fentiments to the paf- fion , and the language to the fentiments . * See Appendix . If If nature be not faithfully copied in each of ...
... rule concerning dramatic and epic compofitions , That a paffion be adjusted to the character , the fentiments to the paf- fion , and the language to the fentiments . * See Appendix . If If nature be not faithfully copied in each of ...
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... act 1. sc . 3 . Hence a capital rule in the representation of ftrong paffions , that their genuine fentiments * See chap . 2. part 7 . Y 2 ought ought to be hid or diffembled as much as poffible Ch . XVI . 171 SENTIMENTS .
... act 1. sc . 3 . Hence a capital rule in the representation of ftrong paffions , that their genuine fentiments * See chap . 2. part 7 . Y 2 ought ought to be hid or diffembled as much as poffible Ch . XVI . 171 SENTIMENTS .
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