The European Magazine, and London Review, Հատոր 33Philological Society of London, 1798 |
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... moft elegant perfon he ever had a manly mind . He is full fix feet three inches high ; but with a character of mufcular ftrength and proportion that fets off the height : though eafy in his carriage he is erect , and it is fcarcely ...
... moft elegant perfon he ever had a manly mind . He is full fix feet three inches high ; but with a character of mufcular ftrength and proportion that fets off the height : though eafy in his carriage he is erect , and it is fcarcely ...
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... moft of his property ? By no means . As far as it is confiftent with the general right of the community but I would not allow any man to acquire a duplication of his fepa- rate property , by taking from others their fhare in the right ...
... moft of his property ? By no means . As far as it is confiftent with the general right of the community but I would not allow any man to acquire a duplication of his fepa- rate property , by taking from others their fhare in the right ...
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... moft amiable as well as the witticit of our fpecies . He is a divine old man , born for the advancement of true philofophy and the polite arts , and to free mankind from the gloomy terrors of Superftition , Atque metus omnes , et ...
... moft amiable as well as the witticit of our fpecies . He is a divine old man , born for the advancement of true philofophy and the polite arts , and to free mankind from the gloomy terrors of Superftition , Atque metus omnes , et ...
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... moft humble fervice to yr noble father ; and if you do not thinke yor laft favour mifplacd for bring- inge you this trouble , indeed Sr there is noe man livinge to whom the knowledge of yor happinelle ( when you fhall pleate to thinke ...
... moft humble fervice to yr noble father ; and if you do not thinke yor laft favour mifplacd for bring- inge you this trouble , indeed Sr there is noe man livinge to whom the knowledge of yor happinelle ( when you fhall pleate to thinke ...
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... moft pleafing images . It developes the paffions of the human heart , comes home to men's bo- foms , exhibits the fallibility of our na- ture , and ( if I may use the expreffion ) reconciles us to ourselves . In Plutarch's Lives we find ...
... moft pleafing images . It developes the paffions of the human heart , comes home to men's bo- foms , exhibits the fallibility of our na- ture , and ( if I may use the expreffion ) reconciles us to ourselves . In Plutarch's Lives we find ...
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Էջ 252 - ... nothing can be so ridiculous upon the face of it, or so contrary to the genuine march of sentiment, as to require the overflowing of the soul to wait upon a ceremony, and that which, wherever delicacy and imagination exist, is of all things most sacredly private, to blow a trumpet before it, and to record the moment when it has arrived at its climax.
Էջ 28 - In that performance there appeared to be a total absence of this pervading genius ; though every individual figure was correctly drawn, and to the action of each as careful an attention was paid, as if it were a set Academy figure.
Էջ 28 - ... other, the flowing liberty and freedom of his outline, the animated pencil with which every object is touched, all contribute to awaken and keep alive the attention of the spectator...
Էջ 29 - Rubens than it would be in many other painters, as it partly contributes to that richness which is the peculiar character of his style, which we do not pretend to set forth as of the most simple and sublime kind.
Էջ 28 - The works of Rubens have that peculiar property always attendant on genius, to attract attention, and enforce admiration in spite of all their faults. It is owing to this fascinating power that the performances of those painters with which he is surrounded, though they have perhaps fewer defects, yet appear spiritless, tame, and insipid ; such as the altar-pieces of Grayer...
Էջ 78 - ... before it, and then returned. His fidelity at length won upon the porter, and he was one day allowed to enter. The dog saw his master, and clung to him. It was difficult to separate them, but the gaoler forced him away, and the dog returned to his retreat.
Էջ 421 - ... of the wind's coming to the northward, and blowing very hard. If the weather had continued fine the troops would have been embarked by twelve, at which time the return of killed and wounded did not exceed four rank and file. I cannot help again noticing the particular good conduct of Captain Mortlock, Lieutenant Edmonds, and Lieutenant Norman, and beg to recommend them to their Lordships
Էջ 149 - Pity it is, that the momentary beauties flowing from an harmonious elocution, cannot like those of poetry be their own record! That the animated graces of the player can live no longer than the instant breath and motion that presents them; or at best can but faintly glimmer through the memory, or imperfect attestation of a few surviving spectators.
Էջ 32 - I have always remarked that women in all countries are civil, obliging, tender, and humane; that they are ever inclined to be gay and cheerful, timorous and modest; and that they do not hesitate, like men, to perform a generous action. Not haughty, not arrogant...
Էջ 8 - May God, who has thus far conducted you, continue to do so ; and may the British navy, the glory and support of our country, be restored to its wonted splendour, and be not only the bulwark of Britain, but the terror of the world. "But this can only be effected by a strict adherence to our duty and obedience ; and let us pray that the Almighty God may keep us in the right way of thinking.