Elements of criticism

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Perceptions and ideas in a train

Emotions and passions

Beauty

Grandeur and sublimity

Motion and force

Novelty, and the unexpected appearance of objects

Risible objects

Resemblance and dissimilitude

Uniformity and variety

Congruity and propriety

Dignity and grace

Ridicule

Wit

Custom and habit

External signs of emotions and passions

Sentiments

Language of passion

Beauty of language

Comparisons

Figures

Narration and description

The philosophy of style

Epic and dramatic compositions

The three unities

Gardening and architecture

Standard of taste