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Page 6
He continues to wear a coat and doublet of the same cut that were in fashion at
the time of his repulse , which , in his merry humours , he tells us has been in and
out twelve times since he first wore it . It is said Sir Roger grew humble in his ...
He continues to wear a coat and doublet of the same cut that were in fashion at
the time of his repulse , which , in his merry humours , he tells us has been in and
out twelve times since he first wore it . It is said Sir Roger grew humble in his ...
Page 20
At the same time I made this discovery , I found by the discourse of the actors ,
that there were great designs on foot for the improvement of the opera ; that it had
been proposed to break down a part of the wall , and to surprise the audience ...
At the same time I made this discovery , I found by the discourse of the actors ,
that there were great designs on foot for the improvement of the opera ; that it had
been proposed to break down a part of the wall , and to surprise the audience ...
Page 21
... acquaint us , in the same sublimity of stile , that he composed this opera in a
fortnight . Such are the wits to whose tastes we fo ambitiously conform ourselves .
The truth of it is , the finest writers among the modern Italians express themselves
...
... acquaint us , in the same sublimity of stile , that he composed this opera in a
fortnight . Such are the wits to whose tastes we fo ambitiously conform ourselves .
The truth of it is , the finest writers among the modern Italians express themselves
...
Page 64
... in the cruelty of his temper , and aim every stroke at a collective body of
offenders . At the same time , I ain very fensible that nothing spreads a paper like
private calumny and defamation ; but as my speculations are not under this
neceflity ...
... in the cruelty of his temper , and aim every stroke at a collective body of
offenders . At the same time , I ain very fensible that nothing spreads a paper like
private calumny and defamation ; but as my speculations are not under this
neceflity ...
Page 110
Mr. Bell has likewise distinguished himíelf by a device of the • same nature : and
here , Sir , I must beg leave to ob• serve to you , that this particular figure of a bell
has • given occasion to several pieces of wit in this kind . • A man of your reading
...
Mr. Bell has likewise distinguished himíelf by a device of the • same nature : and
here , Sir , I must beg leave to ob• serve to you , that this particular figure of a bell
has • given occasion to several pieces of wit in this kind . • A man of your reading
...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Spectator, Volume 1 The Spectator, Joseph Addison |
| Author | Joseph Addison |
| Published | 1793 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 3 Oct 2012 |
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