The art of poetry on a new plan, illustrated with a great variety of examples [compiled by J. Newbery, revised by O. Goldsmith]. |
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That which is most pure , which is foonest evaporated , and which generally falls
from the sides of Mountains , or rises from a fandy Spring is best 218 Of
fermented Liquors , and their use . itid , When drank unmixed with Water they
retard ...
That which is most pure , which is foonest evaporated , and which generally falls
from the sides of Mountains , or rises from a fandy Spring is best 218 Of
fermented Liquors , and their use . itid , When drank unmixed with Water they
retard ...
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But even the best epithets may be so frequently used as to overload a discourse ,
and make it heavy , langaid , and disagreeable . A good poem , like a rich dish ,
consists of many dainties so judiciously mixed , as to form one compound that is ...
But even the best epithets may be so frequently used as to overload a discourse ,
and make it heavy , langaid , and disagreeable . A good poem , like a rich dish ,
consists of many dainties so judiciously mixed , as to form one compound that is ...
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description of places , or are full of pertinent remarks , and in a familiar and
humourous way describe the manners , vices , and follies of mankind are the best
; because they are most suitable to the true character of Epiftolary writing , and ...
description of places , or are full of pertinent remarks , and in a familiar and
humourous way describe the manners , vices , and follies of mankind are the best
; because they are most suitable to the true character of Epiftolary writing , and ...
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Avoid extremes ; and shun the fault of such , Who still are pleas'd too little or too
much , That always News great pride or little sense ; T'hose heads , as ftomachs ,
are not sure the best , Which nauseate all , and nothing can digest . Yet let not ...
Avoid extremes ; and shun the fault of such , Who still are pleas'd too little or too
much , That always News great pride or little sense ; T'hose heads , as ftomachs ,
are not sure the best , Which nauseate all , and nothing can digest . Yet let not ...
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... as to prove unjuft . Fear not the anger of the wife to raise ; Those best can bear
reproof , who merit praise . ' Tis best sometimes your censure to restrain , And
charitably let the doll be vain : Your filence there is better than your fpité ; For who
...
... as to prove unjuft . Fear not the anger of the wife to raise ; Those best can bear
reproof , who merit praise . ' Tis best sometimes your censure to restrain , And
charitably let the doll be vain : Your filence there is better than your fpité ; For who
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