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Page 67
Every one must perceive , ' observes Mr. Smith , that the low and vulgar expressions employed in this extract are a violation of all ... To our ears , and to our understandings , neither the expression nor the sense is improved by it .
Every one must perceive , ' observes Mr. Smith , that the low and vulgar expressions employed in this extract are a violation of all ... To our ears , and to our understandings , neither the expression nor the sense is improved by it .
Page 451
... a long discussion , or intimidated by danger , some electric expression , or decisive sentence , would escape from him , his countenance , at such moments , becoming terrible , from the combined expression of ugliness and genius .
... a long discussion , or intimidated by danger , some electric expression , or decisive sentence , would escape from him , his countenance , at such moments , becoming terrible , from the combined expression of ugliness and genius .
Page 502
6 more knowing that it frequently gives nerve to a poet's numbers , and that when he is striving after vigor of expression , the alliterative words often unconsciously concur : but in verses like these he is too lavish of their use ...
6 more knowing that it frequently gives nerve to a poet's numbers , and that when he is striving after vigor of expression , the alliterative words often unconsciously concur : but in verses like these he is too lavish of their use ...
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La lesss Compendium of the History of Ireland | 15 |
De ketts Historical Notes on the NorthAmerican Indians | 25 |
lay in Ship Griper | 45 |
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