The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Verses; Selected from the Best WritersHolbrook & Fessenden, 1827 - 264 pages |
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... pleasure derived to ourselves and others , from a clear communication of ideas and feelings ; and the strong and durable impressions made thereby on the minds of the reader and the audience , are considerations , which give addi- tional ...
... pleasure derived to ourselves and others , from a clear communication of ideas and feelings ; and the strong and durable impressions made thereby on the minds of the reader and the audience , are considerations , which give addi- tional ...
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... pleasure to the audi- This unnatural pitch of the voice , and disagreeable monotony , are most observable in persons who were taught to read in large rooms ; who were accustomed to stand at too great a distance , when reading to their ...
... pleasure to the audi- This unnatural pitch of the voice , and disagreeable monotony , are most observable in persons who were taught to read in large rooms ; who were accustomed to stand at too great a distance , when reading to their ...
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... pleasures of it , which are in their very nature disappointing , is in constant search of care ' , solicitude ' , remorse ' , and confusion ' . " " To advise the ignorant ' , relieve the needy ' , comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties ...
... pleasures of it , which are in their very nature disappointing , is in constant search of care ' , solicitude ' , remorse ' , and confusion ' . " " To advise the ignorant ' , relieve the needy ' , comfort the afflicted ' , are du- ties ...
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... pleasures resulting from a proper use of our faculties 122 123 • 18. On the imperfection of that happiness which rests solely on worldly pleasures 124 126 127 129 130 132 . 133 134 • ib . 137 14. The planetary and terrestrial worlds ...
... pleasures resulting from a proper use of our faculties 122 123 • 18. On the imperfection of that happiness which rests solely on worldly pleasures 124 126 127 129 130 132 . 133 134 • ib . 137 14. The planetary and terrestrial worlds ...
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... pleasures of retirement . 9. The pleasure and benefit of an improved and well - directed imagination Sect . 1. The hermit 2. The beggar's petition 3. Unhappy close of life 4. Elegy to pity · CHAPTER V. Pathetick Pieces . 164 ib . 165 ib ...
... pleasures of retirement . 9. The pleasure and benefit of an improved and well - directed imagination Sect . 1. The hermit 2. The beggar's petition 3. Unhappy close of life 4. Elegy to pity · CHAPTER V. Pathetick Pieces . 164 ib . 165 ib ...
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