narrative, .and to repofe on its veracity with fuch humble confidence, as fupprefles curiofity. We go with the hiftorian as he goes, and flop with him when he flops. All amplification is frivolous and vain; all addition to that which is already fufficient... The Works of the English Poets: Prefaces - Page 111by Samuel Johnson - 1779Full view - About this book
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