Elements of Criticism, Volum 1A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 |
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Pàgina 15
... rules ; but can discover no better foundation for any of them , than the practice merely of Ho- mer and Virgil ... rule , why should they be imitated ? If they ftudied nature , and were were obfequious to rational principles , why ...
... rules ; but can discover no better foundation for any of them , than the practice merely of Ho- mer and Virgil ... rule , why should they be imitated ? If they ftudied nature , and were were obfequious to rational principles , why ...
Pàgina 16
... perhaps more diftinctly than hitherto has been done , that the genuine rules of criticism are all of them derived from the human heart . The fenfitive fenfitive part of our nature is a delightful fpeculation . 16 INTRODUCTION .
... perhaps more diftinctly than hitherto has been done , that the genuine rules of criticism are all of them derived from the human heart . The fenfitive fenfitive part of our nature is a delightful fpeculation . 16 INTRODUCTION .
Pàgina 33
... which profeffes to draw the rules of criticism from human na- ture , their true fource . There is indeed no choice , other than to continue for fome VOL . I. E time time in the fame track , or to abandon the Ch . I. 33 IN A TRAIN .
... which profeffes to draw the rules of criticism from human na- ture , their true fource . There is indeed no choice , other than to continue for fome VOL . I. E time time in the fame track , or to abandon the Ch . I. 33 IN A TRAIN .
Pàgina 34
... rules of criticism , which fhall be unfolded in the courfe of this work . In the mean time , for instant fatisfaction in part , they will be pleased to accept the following fpecimen . It is required in every work of art , that , like an ...
... rules of criticism , which fhall be unfolded in the courfe of this work . In the mean time , for instant fatisfaction in part , they will be pleased to accept the following fpecimen . It is required in every work of art , that , like an ...
Pàgina 108
... rules of criticism depend on ideal prefence , the reader , it is expected , will take fome pains to form an exact notion of it , as distinguished on the one hand from real prefence , and on the other from a fu- perficial or reflective ...
... rules of criticism depend on ideal prefence , the reader , it is expected , will take fome pains to form an exact notion of it , as distinguished on the one hand from real prefence , and on the other from a fu- perficial or reflective ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 188 - Upon the word, Accoutred as I was, I plunged in, And bade him follow ; so, indeed, he did. The torrent roar'd, and we did buffet it With lusty sinews, throwing it aside, And stemming it with hearts of controversy. But ere we could arrive the point propos'd, Caesar cried,
Pàgina 87 - O, what a fall was there, my countrymen ! Then I, and you, and all of us fell down, Whilst bloody treason flourish'd over us. O, now you weep ; and, I perceive, you feel The dint of pity : these are gracious drops. Kind souls, what weep you, when you but behold Our Caesar's vesture wounded ? Look you here, Here is himself, marr'd, as you see, with traitors.
Pàgina 94 - This to hear Would Desdemona seriously incline: But still the house affairs would draw her thence; Which ever as she could with haste despatch, She'd come again, and with a greedy ear Devour up my discourse : which I observing, Took once a pliant hour; and found good means To draw from her a prayer of earnest heart...
Pàgina 193 - Spit, fire! spout, rain! Nor rain, wind, thunder, fire, are my daughters: I tax not you, you elements, with unkindness; I never gave you kingdom, call'd you children, You owe me no subscription: then let fall Your horrible pleasure; here I stand, your slave, A poor, infirm, weak, and despis'd old man.
Pàgina 188 - We both have fed as well, and we can both Endure the winter's cold as well as he...
Pàgina 352 - But, I remember, when the fight was done, When I was dry with rage, and extreme toil, Breathless and faint, leaning upon my sword, Came there a certain lord, neat...
Pàgina 179 - I'll smell it on the tree. — • [Kissing her. O balmy breath, that dost almost persuade Justice to break her sword ! — One more, one more. — Be thus when thou art dead, and I will kill thee, And love thee after : — One more, and this the last : So sweet was ne'er so fatal.
Pàgina 179 - Put out the light, and then put out the light. If I quench thee, thou flaming minister, I can again thy former light restore, Should I repent me; but once put out thy light, Thou cunning'st pattern of excelling nature, I know not where is that Promethean heat That can thy light relume.
Pàgina 188 - I cannot tell what you and other men Think of this life ; but, for my single self, I had as lief not be as live to be In awe of such a thing as I myself.
Pàgina 86 - If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all do know this mantle : I remember The first time ever Caesar put it on; 'Twas on a summer's evening, in his tent; That day he overcame the Nervii: — Look ! In this place ran Cassius...