Lectures on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews;J. Johnson, no. 72, St. Paul's Church-Yard., 1839 |
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Side xvi
... frequent use of the Metaphor renders a style magnificent , but often ob- scure ; the Hebrew Poets have accomplished the sublime without losing per- spicuity - Three causes assigned for this singular fact ; first , the imagery which they ...
... frequent use of the Metaphor renders a style magnificent , but often ob- scure ; the Hebrew Poets have accomplished the sublime without losing per- spicuity - Three causes assigned for this singular fact ; first , the imagery which they ...
Side xix
... frequent and sudden transition from one person to another ; its cause and effects - The use of the tenses in a manner ... frequently when the imagery appears least consistent with the Divine Majesty : the reason of this LECTURE XVII . OF ...
... frequent and sudden transition from one person to another ; its cause and effects - The use of the tenses in a manner ... frequently when the imagery appears least consistent with the Divine Majesty : the reason of this LECTURE XVII . OF ...
Side 5
... frequently apply to the admirable poem of Lucretius , than to Catius , or Amafanius , or even the commentaries of Epicurus himself ? Who can believe that even the most tasteless could peruse the writings on agri- culture , either of the ...
... frequently apply to the admirable poem of Lucretius , than to Catius , or Amafanius , or even the commentaries of Epicurus himself ? Who can believe that even the most tasteless could peruse the writings on agri- culture , either of the ...
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... frequently creates a distaste in the mind ; poetry cheers and refreshes it , exhibiting things uncommon , varied , and full of vicissitude . As poetry , there- fore , contributes not only to pleasure , but to magnanimity and good morals ...
... frequently creates a distaste in the mind ; poetry cheers and refreshes it , exhibiting things uncommon , varied , and full of vicissitude . As poetry , there- fore , contributes not only to pleasure , but to magnanimity and good morals ...
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... frequently remote , and only to be prosecuted with indefatigable industry , has provided also these pleasing recreations as a refuge to the mind , in which it might occasionally shelter itself , and find an agreeable relief from languor ...
... frequently remote , and only to be prosecuted with indefatigable industry , has provided also these pleasing recreations as a refuge to the mind , in which it might occasionally shelter itself , and find an agreeable relief from languor ...
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