Elements of Criticism, Volume 1A. Millar and T. Cadell, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh, 1769 - 531 pages |
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... those principles that ought to govern the taste of every individual . IT is rare to find one born with fuch delicacy of feeling , as not to need inftruc- tion : it is equally rare to find one fo low in feeling , as not to be capable of ...
... those principles that ought to govern the taste of every individual . IT is rare to find one born with fuch delicacy of feeling , as not to need inftruc- tion : it is equally rare to find one fo low in feeling , as not to be capable of ...
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... those of the other external fenfes , acquire fo much dignity as to become a laudable entertainment . They are not , however , fet up- on level with the purely intellectual ; being not lefs inferior in dignity to intellectual plea- fures ...
... those of the other external fenfes , acquire fo much dignity as to become a laudable entertainment . They are not , however , fet up- on level with the purely intellectual ; being not lefs inferior in dignity to intellectual plea- fures ...
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... those that are naturally difagreeable ; and by these means to discover , if we can , what are the ge- nuine principles of the fine arts . The man who afpires to be a critic in thefe arts , must pierce ftill deeper he must acquire a ...
... those that are naturally difagreeable ; and by these means to discover , if we can , what are the ge- nuine principles of the fine arts . The man who afpires to be a critic in thefe arts , must pierce ftill deeper he must acquire a ...
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... those who deal in criticism as a regular science , governed by just principles , and giving scope to judgement as well as to fancy , the fine arts are a favourite entertainment ; and in old age main tain that relish which they produce ...
... those who deal in criticism as a regular science , governed by just principles , and giving scope to judgement as well as to fancy , the fine arts are a favourite entertainment ; and in old age main tain that relish which they produce ...
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... those which go before . Thus the fcience of criticifm may be confidered as a middle link , connecting the different parts of education into a regular chain . This fcience furnisheth an inviting opportunity to exercife the judgement : we ...
... those which go before . Thus the fcience of criticifm may be confidered as a middle link , connecting the different parts of education into a regular chain . This fcience furnisheth an inviting opportunity to exercife the judgement : we ...
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