Literary Amusements, in Verse and ProseGarland Pub., 1970 - 76 pages |
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... respect to things : but remember , that the great point in Party - writing is to gain time , and to serve the immediate purpofe ; if this be obtained , let the confequence shift for itself ; and take my word for it , that , should the ...
... respect to things : but remember , that the great point in Party - writing is to gain time , and to serve the immediate purpofe ; if this be obtained , let the confequence shift for itself ; and take my word for it , that , should the ...
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... respect to inconfiftencies , or Contradictions , though they cannot be fupported by argument , they may be eluded by pleasantry : for inftance , fhould you have advanced that America was conquered in Germany , and be preffed by the ...
... respect to inconfiftencies , or Contradictions , though they cannot be fupported by argument , they may be eluded by pleasantry : for inftance , fhould you have advanced that America was conquered in Germany , and be preffed by the ...
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... respect to Perfons and here I must obferve to you , in general , that you must meddle as little as poffible with Panegyric . - 1ft . Because it is a topic unpleafing in itself , as most men are hurt by the confequent reflections on ...
... respect to Perfons and here I must obferve to you , in general , that you must meddle as little as poffible with Panegyric . - 1ft . Because it is a topic unpleafing in itself , as most men are hurt by the confequent reflections on ...
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