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Side 4
... avoid a monotonous tone , which is a very common vice of narration , the sentences must not be too short . I have been told that Mr. Gibbon was in the habit of composing 1 while he walked about his room ; and that 4 NARRATION .
... avoid a monotonous tone , which is a very common vice of narration , the sentences must not be too short . I have been told that Mr. Gibbon was in the habit of composing 1 while he walked about his room ; and that 4 NARRATION .
Side 6
... short introduction or apology , so that the smoothness and simplicity of the narrative shall not be materially inter- rupted . As you will have to write in English , I would advise you to study the best models in your own language , for ...
... short introduction or apology , so that the smoothness and simplicity of the narrative shall not be materially inter- rupted . As you will have to write in English , I would advise you to study the best models in your own language , for ...
Side 7
... short narratives in the Spectator , especially those of Mr. Addison ; some of a si- milar nature in the Rambler of Dr. Johnson ; and the Adventurer of Dr. Hawkesworth , will afford you unexceptionable specimens . Description makes a ...
... short narratives in the Spectator , especially those of Mr. Addison ; some of a si- milar nature in the Rambler of Dr. Johnson ; and the Adventurer of Dr. Hawkesworth , will afford you unexceptionable specimens . Description makes a ...
Side 26
... short pe- riod ; but in whatever light it is regarded , no- thing can be more interesting , pleasant , and entertaining . It afforded , undoubtedly , the model for Cæsar's Commentaries , but is a more interesting and finer composition ...
... short pe- riod ; but in whatever light it is regarded , no- thing can be more interesting , pleasant , and entertaining . It afforded , undoubtedly , the model for Cæsar's Commentaries , but is a more interesting and finer composition ...
Side 30
... short character of Sallust contains sound criticism- " Sententious Sallust leads the lofty train , " Clear , though concise , elaborately plain , " Poising his scale of words with frugal care , " Nor leaving one superfluous atom there ...
... short character of Sallust contains sound criticism- " Sententious Sallust leads the lofty train , " Clear , though concise , elaborately plain , " Poising his scale of words with frugal care , " Nor leaving one superfluous atom there ...
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