The European Magazine, and London Review, Volumen33Philological Society of London, 1798 |
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... first principles of your undertaking ; but under thefe impreflions of my mind , it would be but empty affectation in me to make any apology to you for the following obfervations , which I therefore beg leave thus publicly , with- out ...
... first principles of your undertaking ; but under thefe impreflions of my mind , it would be but empty affectation in me to make any apology to you for the following obfervations , which I therefore beg leave thus publicly , with- out ...
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... first inftance , fo illiberal and de- ftructive a proceeding . : But will you prevent any man from improving and making the moft of his property ? By no means . As far as it is confiftent with the general right of the community but I ...
... first inftance , fo illiberal and de- ftructive a proceeding . : But will you prevent any man from improving and making the moft of his property ? By no means . As far as it is confiftent with the general right of the community but I ...
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... first introduced into this country . It is probably coæval with the planting of Christianity among the Saxons by Augutin the Monk , about the end of the fixth century . But it is traced with certainty as far back as the year 786 , when ...
... first introduced into this country . It is probably coæval with the planting of Christianity among the Saxons by Augutin the Monk , about the end of the fixth century . But it is traced with certainty as far back as the year 786 , when ...
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... first take a fmall dofe of the elixir of St. Pierre's project for a perpetual peace : " Yet , " faid he , " after all , I fear I must first be obliged to send amongst them a mithion- ary , who fhall be able to difpofe their inclinations ...
... first take a fmall dofe of the elixir of St. Pierre's project for a perpetual peace : " Yet , " faid he , " after all , I fear I must first be obliged to send amongst them a mithion- ary , who fhall be able to difpofe their inclinations ...
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... first impreffions from the works of Rubens , would cenfine Corregio as heavy ; and the admirers of Corregio would fay Rubens wanted folidity of effect . There is lightness , airinefs , ard facility in Ru- bens , his advocates will urge ...
... first impreffions from the works of Rubens , would cenfine Corregio as heavy ; and the admirers of Corregio would fay Rubens wanted folidity of effect . There is lightness , airinefs , ard facility in Ru- bens , his advocates will urge ...
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Página 252 - ... nothing can be so ridiculous upon the face of it, or so contrary to the genuine march of sentiment, as to require the overflowing of the soul to wait upon a ceremony, and that which, wherever delicacy and imagination exist, is of all things most sacredly private, to blow a trumpet before it, and to record the moment when it has arrived at its climax.
Página 28 - In that performance there appeared to be a total absence of this pervading genius ; though every individual figure was correctly drawn, and to the action of each as careful an attention was paid, as if it were a set Academy figure.
Página 28 - ... other, the flowing liberty and freedom of his outline, the animated pencil with which every object is touched, all contribute to awaken and keep alive the attention of the spectator...
Página 29 - Rubens than it would be in many other painters, as it partly contributes to that richness which is the peculiar character of his style, which we do not pretend to set forth as of the most simple and sublime kind.
Página 28 - The works of Rubens have that peculiar property always attendant on genius, to attract attention, and enforce admiration in spite of all their faults. It is owing to this fascinating power that the performances of those painters with which he is surrounded, though they have perhaps fewer defects, yet appear spiritless, tame, and insipid ; such as the altar-pieces of Grayer...
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Página 421 - ... of the wind's coming to the northward, and blowing very hard. If the weather had continued fine the troops would have been embarked by twelve, at which time the return of killed and wounded did not exceed four rank and file. I cannot help again noticing the particular good conduct of Captain Mortlock, Lieutenant Edmonds, and Lieutenant Norman, and beg to recommend them to their Lordships
Página 149 - Pity it is, that the momentary beauties flowing from an harmonious elocution, cannot like those of poetry be their own record! That the animated graces of the player can live no longer than the instant breath and motion that presents them; or at best can but faintly glimmer through the memory, or imperfect attestation of a few surviving spectators.
Página 32 - I have always remarked that women in all countries are civil, obliging, tender, and humane; that they are ever inclined to be gay and cheerful, timorous and modest; and that they do not hesitate, like men, to perform a generous action. Not haughty, not arrogant...
Página 8 - May God, who has thus far conducted you, continue to do so ; and may the British navy, the glory and support of our country, be restored to its wonted splendour, and be not only the bulwark of Britain, but the terror of the world. "But this can only be effected by a strict adherence to our duty and obedience ; and let us pray that the Almighty God may keep us in the right way of thinking.