Elements of Criticism, Volume 2A. Miller, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1762 |
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... expression from one that is not so , yet in general it may be laid down , that the term wit is appropriated to such thoughts and ex- preffions as are ludicrous , and alfo occafion fome degree of surprise by their fingularity . Wit alfo ...
... expression from one that is not so , yet in general it may be laid down , that the term wit is appropriated to such thoughts and ex- preffions as are ludicrous , and alfo occafion fome degree of surprise by their fingularity . Wit alfo ...
Page 120
... elevation , however diftinguishable in other respects . Hence it comes , that an erect posture is a sign or expression of dignity : See chap . 2. part 6 . Two Two of far nobler shape , erect and tall , 120 EXTERNAL SIGNS OF Ch . XV .
... elevation , however diftinguishable in other respects . Hence it comes , that an erect posture is a sign or expression of dignity : See chap . 2. part 6 . Two Two of far nobler shape , erect and tall , 120 EXTERNAL SIGNS OF Ch . XV .
Page 412
... expression , I readily admit . So far the found may be justly facrificed to the sense or expreffion . That this licence may be fuccefsfully taken , will be clear from the following example . Pope , will 412 BEAUTY OF LANGUAGE . Ch ...
... expression , I readily admit . So far the found may be justly facrificed to the sense or expreffion . That this licence may be fuccefsfully taken , will be clear from the following example . Pope , will 412 BEAUTY OF LANGUAGE . Ch ...
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