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Page 189
... beautiful , termed the Picturesque . Sir Joshua Reynolds's position that " the most general form of nature is the most beautiful , " Mr. P. imagines must relate to a supposed central form , ( not to such as actually exist , ) or that ...
... beautiful , termed the Picturesque . Sir Joshua Reynolds's position that " the most general form of nature is the most beautiful , " Mr. P. imagines must relate to a supposed central form , ( not to such as actually exist , ) or that ...
Page 359
... beautiful , combining the richest co- lours of the finest gems , with the splendour of burnished gold , mingled with dark brown shades , which contrast and heighten its brilliant ornaments . Among serpents , it may be said to hold the ...
... beautiful , combining the richest co- lours of the finest gems , with the splendour of burnished gold , mingled with dark brown shades , which contrast and heighten its brilliant ornaments . Among serpents , it may be said to hold the ...
Page 360
... beautiful allegory , the snake is supposed to conceal a deadly poison ; while the boiga returns caress for caress to the Indian children who fondle it , and seems pleased to be twisted about by their delicate hands . As the appearance ...
... beautiful allegory , the snake is supposed to conceal a deadly poison ; while the boiga returns caress for caress to the Indian children who fondle it , and seems pleased to be twisted about by their delicate hands . As the appearance ...
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