The Spectator, Volume 2Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele J. Tonson, 1724 |
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... mean and little . They cherish and cultivate that Humanity which is the Ornament of our Nature . They foften Infolence , footh Affliction , and fubdue the Mind to the Dispensa- tions of Providence . IT is no Wonder therefore that in all ...
... mean and little . They cherish and cultivate that Humanity which is the Ornament of our Nature . They foften Infolence , footh Affliction , and fubdue the Mind to the Dispensa- tions of Providence . IT is no Wonder therefore that in all ...
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... means , without be- ing impofed upon by Words , we may judge impartially of the Thought , and confider whether it be natural or great enough for the Perfon that utters it , whether it deferves to fhine in fuch a Blaze of Eloquence , or ...
... means , without be- ing impofed upon by Words , we may judge impartially of the Thought , and confider whether it be natural or great enough for the Perfon that utters it , whether it deferves to fhine in fuch a Blaze of Eloquence , or ...
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... Means would very much cramp the English Tragedy , and perhaps give a wrong Bent to the Genius of our Writers . 2 20 THE Tragi - Comedy , which is the Product of the English Theatre , is one of the most monftrous Inventions that ever ...
... Means would very much cramp the English Tragedy , and perhaps give a wrong Bent to the Genius of our Writers . 2 20 THE Tragi - Comedy , which is the Product of the English Theatre , is one of the most monftrous Inventions that ever ...
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... the falfe Beauties , of our English Tragedy : I mean thofe par- ticular Speeches which are commonly known by the Name of Rants . The warm warm and paffionate Parts of a Tragedy , are always N ° 40. The SPECTATOR . $ 2.26.
... the falfe Beauties , of our English Tragedy : I mean thofe par- ticular Speeches which are commonly known by the Name of Rants . The warm warm and paffionate Parts of a Tragedy , are always N ° 40. The SPECTATOR . $ 2.26.
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... mean plainly , that Part of the Sex who paint . They are fome of them fo exquifitely skilful this Way , that give them but a tolerable Pair of Eyes to fet up with , and they will make Bofom , Lips , Cheeks and Eyebrows , by their own ...
... mean plainly , that Part of the Sex who paint . They are fome of them fo exquifitely skilful this Way , that give them but a tolerable Pair of Eyes to fet up with , and they will make Bofom , Lips , Cheeks and Eyebrows , by their own ...
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