English Prose: Eighteenth centurySir Henry Craik Macmillan, 1911 |
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... expression wrought to perfection by the habit of his age . In Cobbett we have little of refinement , little of resource , little liberal equipment ; but the tradition of common sense is still a vigorous force , and in his almost ...
... expression wrought to perfection by the habit of his age . In Cobbett we have little of refinement , little of resource , little liberal equipment ; but the tradition of common sense is still a vigorous force , and in his almost ...
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... of the English of the eighteenth century after Christ , as a medium of literary expression , to the Greek of the fourth century before . GEORGE SAINTSBURY THE ADVANTAGES OF IMMATERIALISM As a balance , therefore , 28 ENGLISH PROSE.
... of the English of the eighteenth century after Christ , as a medium of literary expression , to the Greek of the fourth century before . GEORGE SAINTSBURY THE ADVANTAGES OF IMMATERIALISM As a balance , therefore , 28 ENGLISH PROSE.
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... expression which varies from the familiar use of language will seem harsh and ridiculous . But this doth not concern the truth of the proposition , which in other words is no more than to say , we are fed and clothed with those things ...
... expression which varies from the familiar use of language will seem harsh and ridiculous . But this doth not concern the truth of the proposition , which in other words is no more than to say , we are fed and clothed with those things ...
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... expression is not too bold ) such goodness of heart as it really contained . They were published in 1774. ] IN some respects Lord Chesterfield is one of the men most typical of his age . With high natural abilities , born to fortune and ...
... expression is not too bold ) such goodness of heart as it really contained . They were published in 1774. ] IN some respects Lord Chesterfield is one of the men most typical of his age . With high natural abilities , born to fortune and ...
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... expression and words , most carefully to be avoided ; such as false English , bad pronunciation , old sayings , and common proverbs ; which are so many proofs of having kept bad and low company . For example ; if , instead of saying ...
... expression and words , most carefully to be avoided ; such as false English , bad pronunciation , old sayings , and common proverbs ; which are so many proofs of having kept bad and low company . For example ; if , instead of saying ...
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