The Complete Works of William Hazlitt, Volume 6J. M. Dent and Sons, Limited, 1931 |
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Page 15
... striking point of view . Wit , as distinguished from poetry , is the imagination or fancy inverted , and so applied to given objects , as to make the little look less , the mean more light and worthless ; or to divert our admiration or ...
... striking point of view . Wit , as distinguished from poetry , is the imagination or fancy inverted , and so applied to given objects , as to make the little look less , the mean more light and worthless ; or to divert our admiration or ...
Page 23
... striking and true analogies . A slight cause is sufficient to produce a slight effect . To be indifferent or sceptical , requires no effort ; to be enthusiastic and in earnest , requires a strong impulse , and collective power . Wit and ...
... striking and true analogies . A slight cause is sufficient to produce a slight effect . To be indifferent or sceptical , requires no effort ; to be enthusiastic and in earnest , requires a strong impulse , and collective power . Wit and ...
Page 44
... striking dramatic contrasts in this play , where the Fox lies perdue to watch his prey , where Mosca is the dextrous go - between outwitting his gulls , his employer , and himself , and where each of the gaping legacy - hunters , the ...
... striking dramatic contrasts in this play , where the Fox lies perdue to watch his prey , where Mosca is the dextrous go - between outwitting his gulls , his employer , and himself , and where each of the gaping legacy - hunters , the ...
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