The Writer's Handbook, a Guide to the Art of Composition, Embracing a General Treatise on Composition and Style: Instruction in English Composition, with Exercises for Paraphrasing; and an Elaborate Letter-writer's Vademecum, in which are Numerous Rules and Suggestions Relating to the Epistolary Art, Volumes 1-3 |
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Page 47
... tragedy is alike distinguished for the lofty imagination it displays , and for the tumultuous vehemence of the actor . 67. The American Indian exhibits a degree of sagacity which almost appears miraculous . 68. A masterly mind was ...
... tragedy is alike distinguished for the lofty imagination it displays , and for the tumultuous vehemence of the actor . 67. The American Indian exhibits a degree of sagacity which almost appears miraculous . 68. A masterly mind was ...
Page 128
... tragedy , agitated by some strong passion , is inspired with warm and lofty sentiments , and the reader catching fire by sympathy , relishes the boldest personifications ; but a writer , even in the most lively description , ought to ...
... tragedy , agitated by some strong passion , is inspired with warm and lofty sentiments , and the reader catching fire by sympathy , relishes the boldest personifications ; but a writer , even in the most lively description , ought to ...
Page 145
... tragedy of Runamede can scarcely escape the charge of pro- fanity ; nor am I disposed to think , with his anonymous biographer , that the grandeur of the figure sufficiently atones for its extravagance . To me ? -I meant not to declare ...
... tragedy of Runamede can scarcely escape the charge of pro- fanity ; nor am I disposed to think , with his anonymous biographer , that the grandeur of the figure sufficiently atones for its extravagance . To me ? -I meant not to declare ...
Page 151
... tragedy of Caius Marius , where he calls Sulpicius That mad bull whom Marius lets loose , On each occasion , when he'd make Rome feel him , To toss our laws and liberties i ' th ' air . The transgression of the above rules forms what ...
... tragedy of Caius Marius , where he calls Sulpicius That mad bull whom Marius lets loose , On each occasion , when he'd make Rome feel him , To toss our laws and liberties i ' th ' air . The transgression of the above rules forms what ...
Page 195
... tragedy is the noblest production of human nature , so it is capable of giving the mind one of the most delightful and most improving entertainments . This is an excellent introductory sentence : it is clear , precise , and simple . The ...
... tragedy is the noblest production of human nature , so it is capable of giving the mind one of the most delightful and most improving entertainments . This is an excellent introductory sentence : it is clear , precise , and simple . The ...
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