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... give spirit , ani- mation , and interest to a mere recital of facts ; and that , when the writer composes not under the influence of passion , or the ardour of con- troversy , which in narrative is seldom the case . I know not whether I ...
... give spirit , ani- mation , and interest to a mere recital of facts ; and that , when the writer composes not under the influence of passion , or the ardour of con- troversy , which in narrative is seldom the case . I know not whether I ...
Side 5
... gives animation . The comparison is a figure too flat and formal to suit with narra- tive , and almost the only figure which may be freely employed is the metaphor . But even metaphors , when introduced , should be casy and natural ...
... gives animation . The comparison is a figure too flat and formal to suit with narra- tive , and almost the only figure which may be freely employed is the metaphor . But even metaphors , when introduced , should be casy and natural ...
Side 8
... give some account of the personal qualities of the individual he de- cribes , as to stature , general appearance , and particularly as to the character of his counte- nance . He will notice his lineage and his edu- cation ; the passions ...
... give some account of the personal qualities of the individual he de- cribes , as to stature , general appearance , and particularly as to the character of his counte- nance . He will notice his lineage and his edu- cation ; the passions ...
Side 23
... give an idea of the genius and character of the particular people whom he delineates , it was necessary to mention many facts which he suspected , and some that he knew to be false . He declares , that " though he considers it as his ...
... give an idea of the genius and character of the particular people whom he delineates , it was necessary to mention many facts which he suspected , and some that he knew to be false . He declares , that " though he considers it as his ...
Side 28
... gives him not less credit for his correct description of all military opera- tions . His style is , however , allowed by all to be harsh and unpolished , and is thus charac- terized by Mr. Hayley— " O highly perfect in each nobler part ...
... gives him not less credit for his correct description of all military opera- tions . His style is , however , allowed by all to be harsh and unpolished , and is thus charac- terized by Mr. Hayley— " O highly perfect in each nobler part ...
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