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... observations , made by a vigorous and cultivated mind , upon different sub- jects of taste and literature . It was con- cluded a very short time previous to his decease ; it assisted in cheering and en- gaging his mind , in soothing the ...
... observations , made by a vigorous and cultivated mind , upon different sub- jects of taste and literature . It was con- cluded a very short time previous to his decease ; it assisted in cheering and en- gaging his mind , in soothing the ...
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... sonification . Apostrophe . - Hyperbole . - Irony 179 LETTER XIV . 200 General observations on Composition LETTER XV . Didactic Composition . Analysis and Synthesis 209 Page LETTER XVI . 221 Oratory . - Parts of vi CONTENTS .
... sonification . Apostrophe . - Hyperbole . - Irony 179 LETTER XIV . 200 General observations on Composition LETTER XV . Didactic Composition . Analysis and Synthesis 209 Page LETTER XVI . 221 Oratory . - Parts of vi CONTENTS .
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... observation . Should we be able to satisfy ourselves upon this subject , it is probable that even a practical benefit might result from it , since a person who is acquainted with the sources whence those ma- terials are derived which ...
... observation . Should we be able to satisfy ourselves upon this subject , it is probable that even a practical benefit might result from it , since a person who is acquainted with the sources whence those ma- terials are derived which ...
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... observed ought not to lessen the value of this accomplishment of writ- ing well in your opinion . The more general it is , the more indispensable it becomes . To • 10 PLEASURES FROM THE FINE ARTS . be able в 5 THE FINE ARTS . 9.
... observed ought not to lessen the value of this accomplishment of writ- ing well in your opinion . The more general it is , the more indispensable it becomes . To • 10 PLEASURES FROM THE FINE ARTS . be able в 5 THE FINE ARTS . 9.
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... observations on this subject , when I treat more particularly of the different kinds of composition ; but this is not our present object . We are now consi- dering the source of that pleasure which is de- rivable from the mere style ...
... observations on this subject , when I treat more particularly of the different kinds of composition ; but this is not our present object . We are now consi- dering the source of that pleasure which is de- rivable from the mere style ...
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