The English Reader, Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue : with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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... beauty , and harmony of delivery consist . The limits of this introduction do not admit of examples , to illustrate the variety of tones belonging to the different passions and emotions , We shall , however , select one , which is ...
... beauty , and harmony of delivery consist . The limits of this introduction do not admit of examples , to illustrate the variety of tones belonging to the different passions and emotions , We shall , however , select one , which is ...
Page 145
... beauty fell from his head ; strength departed from his hands ; and agility from his feet . He gave back to the calif the keys of trust , and the seals of secrecy ; and sought no other pleasure for the remains of life , than the converse ...
... beauty fell from his head ; strength departed from his hands ; and agility from his feet . He gave back to the calif the keys of trust , and the seals of secrecy ; and sought no other pleasure for the remains of life , than the converse ...
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... beauty reigns , Ye scenes divinely fair ! Your Maker's wond'rous pow'r proclaim , Tell how he form'd your shining frame , And breath'd the fluid air . 3. Ye angels , catch the thrilling sound ! While all th ' adoring thrones around His ...
... beauty reigns , Ye scenes divinely fair ! Your Maker's wond'rous pow'r proclaim , Tell how he form'd your shining frame , And breath'd the fluid air . 3. Ye angels , catch the thrilling sound ! While all th ' adoring thrones around His ...
Contents
Character of Alfred king of England | 89 |
On the slavery of vice 91 | 92 |
Gentleness | 93 |
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