Elements of CriticismA. S. Barnes, 1883 - 486 pages |
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Page 21
... short one ; and he proba- bly perceives when he is one of four in the yoke , or only one of two . But the power of abstraction is not bestowed on brute ani mals ; because to them it would be altogether useless , as they are incapable of ...
... short one ; and he proba- bly perceives when he is one of four in the yoke , or only one of two . But the power of abstraction is not bestowed on brute ani mals ; because to them it would be altogether useless , as they are incapable of ...
Page 25
... short duration ; when prolonged , they lose their relish ; when indulged to excess , they beget satiety and disgust ; and , to restore a proper tone of mind , nothing can be more happily contrived than the exhilarating pleasures of the ...
... short duration ; when prolonged , they lose their relish ; when indulged to excess , they beget satiety and disgust ; and , to restore a proper tone of mind , nothing can be more happily contrived than the exhilarating pleasures of the ...
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... short of the eye in liveliness of impression , that in a description connection ought to be carefully studied ; for new objects introduced in description are made more or less welcome in proportion to the degree of their connection with ...
... short of the eye in liveliness of impression , that in a description connection ought to be carefully studied ; for new objects introduced in description are made more or less welcome in proportion to the degree of their connection with ...
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... short hint about the causes of passion and emotion , leads to a more extensive view of the subject . Such is our nature , that upon perceiving certain external objects , we are instantaneously 69. Theories of human nature . 70. Emotions ...
... short hint about the causes of passion and emotion , leads to a more extensive view of the subject . Such is our nature , that upon perceiving certain external objects , we are instantaneously 69. Theories of human nature . 70. Emotions ...
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... short section upon the power of sounds to raise emotions and passions . I begin with comparing sounds and visible objects with respect to their influence upon the mind . It has already been observed , that 91. What is said of things ...
... short section upon the power of sounds to raise emotions and passions . I begin with comparing sounds and visible objects with respect to their influence upon the mind . It has already been observed , that 91. What is said of things ...
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