Letters on Literature, Taste, and Composition: Addressed to His Son, Bind 1Richard Phillips, 1808 - 623 sider |
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... practice and study , by an imitation of the best models , and by occasion- ally referring even to principles and rules . That this is an undoubted truth must be con- fessed by any person who observes how much more numerous good , or at ...
... practice and study , by an imitation of the best models , and by occasion- ally referring even to principles and rules . That this is an undoubted truth must be con- fessed by any person who observes how much more numerous good , or at ...
Side 67
... or an imprudent use of them , may darken the expression , that it would be almost impossible to prescribe any definite rules upon the subject . Perfection , in this respect , is only to be acquired by practice PERSPICUITY . 67.
... or an imprudent use of them , may darken the expression , that it would be almost impossible to prescribe any definite rules upon the subject . Perfection , in this respect , is only to be acquired by practice PERSPICUITY . 67.
Side 68
... practice . Possibly the following remarks may be of some use to young writers . 1st . As I before advised , endeavour to in- form yourself perfectly concerning the etymo- logy and meaning of words . 2d . Consult the best modern authors ...
... practice . Possibly the following remarks may be of some use to young writers . 1st . As I before advised , endeavour to in- form yourself perfectly concerning the etymo- logy and meaning of words . 2d . Consult the best modern authors ...
Side 100
... some friend who had a really good ear , the exercise would be more perfect . Another practice which will improve you , not only in harmony , but in fluency and ele- gance of style , is to read over carefully a 100 HARMONY .
... some friend who had a really good ear , the exercise would be more perfect . Another practice which will improve you , not only in harmony , but in fluency and ele- gance of style , is to read over carefully a 100 HARMONY .
Side 194
... Continueth to rot The Body of FRANCIS CHARTRES , Who with an INFLEXIBLE CONSTANCY , And INIMITABLE UNIFORMITY of Life , " PERSISTED , In spite of AGE and INFIRMITIES , T In the Practice of EVERY HUMAN VICE , Excepting 194 IRONY .
... Continueth to rot The Body of FRANCIS CHARTRES , Who with an INFLEXIBLE CONSTANCY , And INIMITABLE UNIFORMITY of Life , " PERSISTED , In spite of AGE and INFIRMITIES , T In the Practice of EVERY HUMAN VICE , Excepting 194 IRONY .
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