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Side 5
... introduced , occa- sionally 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 ...
... introduced , occa- sionally 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 ...
Side 6
... introduced ; or where there is a deviation from the thread or course of the story , the reader's mind is prepared by a short introduction or apology , so that the smoothness and simplicity of the narrative shall not be materially inter ...
... introduced ; or where there is a deviation from the thread or course of the story , the reader's mind is prepared by a short introduction or apology , so that the smoothness and simplicity of the narrative shall not be materially inter ...
Side 21
... introduce the first of these to your notice than in the beautiful language of Mr. Hayley , whose Essay on History deserves to be read by every person of taste , not only for some excellent poetry which it contains , though it is rather ...
... introduce the first of these to your notice than in the beautiful language of Mr. Hayley , whose Essay on History deserves to be read by every person of taste , not only for some excellent poetry which it contains , though it is rather ...
Side 43
... introduced out of its regular course . This is a form of composition calculated to cramp the genius . It is too for- mal to admit of eloquence , and its best com- mendation is fidelity . This quality indeed we must necessarily require ...
... introduced out of its regular course . This is a form of composition calculated to cramp the genius . It is too for- mal to admit of eloquence , and its best com- mendation is fidelity . This quality indeed we must necessarily require ...
Side 65
... introducing his own reflexions , and his exqui- site manner of imparting them . The passage relates to his first landing at Icolmbkill , the antient seat of religion and learning . " We were now treading that illustrious island , which ...
... introducing his own reflexions , and his exqui- site manner of imparting them . The passage relates to his first landing at Icolmbkill , the antient seat of religion and learning . " We were now treading that illustrious island , which ...
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