The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
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And even the greatest actions of a celebrated person labour under this
disadvantage , that , however surprising and extraordinary they may be , they are
no more than what are expected from him ; but on the contrary , if they fall any
thing below ...
And even the greatest actions of a celebrated person labour under this
disadvantage , that , however surprising and extraordinary they may be , they are
no more than what are expected from him ; but on the contrary , if they fall any
thing below ...
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... arise from the subject , and yet is filled with such a multitude of astonishing
incidents , that it gives us at the same time a pleasure of the greatest variety and
of the greatest simplicity ; uniform in its nature , though diversified in the
execution * .
... arise from the subject , and yet is filled with such a multitude of astonishing
incidents , that it gives us at the same time a pleasure of the greatest variety and
of the greatest simplicity ; uniform in its nature , though diversified in the
execution * .
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A third instrument of growing rich is method in business , which , as well as the
two former , is also attainable by persons of the meanest capacities . The famous
De Witt , one of the greatest statesmen of the age in which he lived , being asked
...
A third instrument of growing rich is method in business , which , as well as the
two former , is also attainable by persons of the meanest capacities . The famous
De Witt , one of the greatest statesmen of the age in which he lived , being asked
...
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panied the greatest minds to their last moments . They avoided even an indecent
posture in the very article of death . Thus Cæsar gathered his robe about him ,
that he might not fall in a manner unbecoming of himself ; and the greatest ...
panied the greatest minds to their last moments . They avoided even an indecent
posture in the very article of death . Thus Cæsar gathered his robe about him ,
that he might not fall in a manner unbecoming of himself ; and the greatest ...
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I know there are figures for this kind of speech ; that some of the greatest ancients
have been guilty of it , and that Aristotle himself has given it a place in his rhetoric
among the beauties of that art . But as it is in itself poor and trifling , it is , I think ...
I know there are figures for this kind of speech ; that some of the greatest ancients
have been guilty of it , and that Aristotle himself has given it a place in his rhetoric
among the beauties of that art . But as it is in itself poor and trifling , it is , I think ...
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Página 236 - OF man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, heavenly Muse...
Página 238 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure: and in my choice. To reign is worth ambition, though in hell ; Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Página 238 - Their dread commander ; he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower ; his form had yet not lost All her original brightness, nor appeared Less than archangel ruined, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Página 242 - Anon, out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple...
Página 275 - Heaven that He ere long Intended to create, and therein plant A generation, whom his choice regard Should favour equal to the Sons of Heaven. Thither, if but to pry, shall be perhaps Our first eruption — thither, or elsewhere; For this infernal pit shall never hold Celestial Spirits in bondage, nor th' Abyss Long under darkness cover.
Página 242 - A shout, that tore Hell's concave, and beyond Frighted the reign of Chaos and old Night. All in a moment through the gloom were seen Ten thousand banners rise into the air...
Página 237 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views, At evening, from the top of Fesole, Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe. His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills, to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand...
Página 239 - To speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing, and half enclose him round With all his peers : attention held them mute. Thrice he assay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such as angels weep, burst forth : at last Words interwove with sighs found out their way.
Página 237 - He scarce had ceased, when the superior fiend Was moving toward the shore ; his ponderous shield, Ethereal temper, massy, large, and round, Behind him cast ; the broad circumference Hung on his shoulders like the moon, whose orb Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe.
Página 242 - Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose : he through the armed files Darts his experienced eye, and soon traverse The whole battalion views, their order due, * Their visages and stature as of gods ; Their number last he sums. And now his heart Distends with pride, and hardening in his strength Glories...
Información bibliográfica
| Título | The British Essayists;: Spectator Volumen10 de The British Essayists;: With Prefaces, Historical and Biographical, F. and C. Rivington (Firm) |
| Autor | Alexander Chalmers |
| Colaboradores | John Johnson, John Nichols, Robert Baldwin, Andrew Strahan, Robert Faulder, Henry Bryer, F. and C. Rivington (Firm), Otridge and Son, W. J. and J. Richardson (Firm) |
| Editor | J. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Oxford |
| Digitalizado | 11 Oct. 2007 |
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