Essays in a Series of LettersH.G. Bohn, 1863 - 342 sider |
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... Sublime quality and inde- finite efficacy of this last , as a mean .... Conclusion ; briefly marking out a few general characters of sentiment and action to which , though very un- common , the epithet Romantic is unjustly applied ...
... Sublime quality and inde- finite efficacy of this last , as a mean .... Conclusion ; briefly marking out a few general characters of sentiment and action to which , though very un- common , the epithet Romantic is unjustly applied ...
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... sublime . You adopted a certain vastitude of phrase , mistaking extravagance of expression for greatness of thought . You set your- self to dogmatize on books , and the abilities of men , but especially on their prejudices ; and perhaps ...
... sublime . You adopted a certain vastitude of phrase , mistaking extravagance of expression for greatness of thought . You set your- self to dogmatize on books , and the abilities of men , but especially on their prejudices ; and perhaps ...
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... progress are all of a sublime order ; and if they could be fully revealed to their own view , they might perhaps be severely mortified to find what vulgar contempt , divested it of its solemnity : and who MEMOIRS OF HIMSELF . 37.
... progress are all of a sublime order ; and if they could be fully revealed to their own view , they might perhaps be severely mortified to find what vulgar contempt , divested it of its solemnity : and who MEMOIRS OF HIMSELF . 37.
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... sublime virtues and devotion of its prophets , apostles , and martyrs , together with the reasonings of so many accomplished advocates , and the credibility of history itself , were vanished all away ; while the convert , exulting in ...
... sublime virtues and devotion of its prophets , apostles , and martyrs , together with the reasonings of so many accomplished advocates , and the credibility of history itself , were vanished all away ; while the convert , exulting in ...
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... elevates while it overwhelms it ; than a constant endeavour to degrade as far as possible every thing that is sublime in our speculations and feelings ; or than monstrous parallels between religion MEMOIRS OF HIMSELF . 41.
... elevates while it overwhelms it ; than a constant endeavour to degrade as far as possible every thing that is sublime in our speculations and feelings ; or than monstrous parallels between religion MEMOIRS OF HIMSELF . 41.
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acquired action admiration amidst appear ascer attained attempt authority become cause character choly christian circumstances confidence connexion conscience considerable constitution contempt debility decision degree determination diction dignity displayed distinctions divine doctrine Edition effect efficacy Engravings epic poetry epithet estimate evangelical evil exhibited expression faculty feel force habits happiness Henry G human ideas illustration imagination immortal band impression indolence influence instance intel intellectual interest irreligion judgment kind labour language manner means melan Memoir mind mode moral morocco nature object observe opinions P. L. Simmonds Paradise Lost passions peculiar perceive perhaps persons Phaëton philosophers Portrait possible present principles racter readers reason recollect religion of Christ religious religious habit respect romantic schemes sentiments sometimes spirit STANDARD LIBRARY strong sublime success supposed taste thing thought tical Translated truth uncon virtue vols whole William Hazlitt wish wonder words writers
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