The English Reader; Or Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers ... with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingHarder, 1836 - 250 стор. |
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... appears to be and what flatters most , is always farther from reality . There are voices which sing around them , but whose strains allure to ruin . There is a banquet spread , where poison is in every dish . There is a couch which ...
... appears to be and what flatters most , is always farther from reality . There are voices which sing around them , but whose strains allure to ruin . There is a banquet spread , where poison is in every dish . There is a couch which ...
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... appears ( to use the simile of Longinus ) like the sun in his evening decli- nation : he remits his splendour , but retains his magnitude ; and pleases more , though he dazzles less . If envious people were to ask themselves , whether ...
... appears ( to use the simile of Longinus ) like the sun in his evening decli- nation : he remits his splendour , but retains his magnitude ; and pleases more , though he dazzles less . If envious people were to ask themselves , whether ...
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... appear every where around us ! What a profussion of beauty and ornament , is poured forth on the face of nature ! What a magnificent spectacle presented to the view of man ! What supply contrived for his wants ! What a variety of ...
... appear every where around us ! What a profussion of beauty and ornament , is poured forth on the face of nature ! What a magnificent spectacle presented to the view of man ! What supply contrived for his wants ! What a variety of ...
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... appear un- der the form of venial weaknesses , and are indulged in the beginning , with scrupulousness and reserve . But , by Jong- er practice , these restraints weaken , and the power of hab- it grows . One vice brings in another to ...
... appear un- der the form of venial weaknesses , and are indulged in the beginning , with scrupulousness and reserve . But , by Jong- er practice , these restraints weaken , and the power of hab- it grows . One vice brings in another to ...
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... appears to have been one of the princes , or chief men of the Syrian court . 2 Charged with rich gifts from the king , he presents him- self before the prophet , and accosts him in terms of the high- est respect . During the conference ...
... appears to have been one of the princes , or chief men of the Syrian court . 2 Charged with rich gifts from the king , he presents him- self before the prophet , and accosts him in terms of the high- est respect . During the conference ...
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