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Page 125
... appear to him longer than it was in reality ; which is chiefly remarkable in the first journey , when every object is new , and makes a strong impression . On the other hand , after finishing a journey through a barren country thinly ...
... appear to him longer than it was in reality ; which is chiefly remarkable in the first journey , when every object is new , and makes a strong impression . On the other hand , after finishing a journey through a barren country thinly ...
Page 148
... appear mostly to have been erected after the Romans got footing there . At last came the Composite with all its extravagancies , where simplicity is sacrificed to ... appears beautiful , may possibly appear ugly to a being 148 CHAPTER III.
... appear mostly to have been erected after the Romans got footing there . At last came the Composite with all its extravagancies , where simplicity is sacrificed to ... appears beautiful , may possibly appear ugly to a being 148 CHAPTER III.
Page 153
... appear not similar when viewed at different distances : the similar parts of a very large object , cannot be seen ... appear less beau- tiful . It will not however appear less agreeable , because some slight emotion of grandeur comes in ...
... appear not similar when viewed at different distances : the similar parts of a very large object , cannot be seen ... appear less beau- tiful . It will not however appear less agreeable , because some slight emotion of grandeur comes in ...
Contents
Beauty of Language with respect to Signification | 18 |
Beauty of Language from a resemblance between Sound and Signification | 83 |
Influence of Passion with respect to our Perceptions Opinions and Belief 152 | 112 |
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