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Page 187
... genius and descriptive powers , they deserve the attention of the critic and the reader . Thus , in pursuance of this singular principle , we find in the tale of Undine the evil influence of supernatural power , assisted by the weakness ...
... genius and descriptive powers , they deserve the attention of the critic and the reader . Thus , in pursuance of this singular principle , we find in the tale of Undine the evil influence of supernatural power , assisted by the weakness ...
Page 190
... genius ; and which , without actual observation , preserves truth and consistency in description , as well as in motives , action , and character . He has even too much imagination , not suffi- ciently corrected by taste and judgment ...
... genius ; and which , without actual observation , preserves truth and consistency in description , as well as in motives , action , and character . He has even too much imagination , not suffi- ciently corrected by taste and judgment ...
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... genius of Fouqué with that of our northern novelist may be derided by those who judge of quality by quantity ; and ... Genius of the author of Waverley ( for a certain * This gentleman's preface bears the signs of thought , and his ...
... genius of Fouqué with that of our northern novelist may be derided by those who judge of quality by quantity ; and ... Genius of the author of Waverley ( for a certain * This gentleman's preface bears the signs of thought , and his ...
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Ricardo on Political Economy | 1 |
TITLES AUTHORS NAMES c of the Pub | 8 |
Ireland Walks through | 32 |
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