The Critical Review: Or, Annals of Literature, Volume 56Tobias George Smollett W. Simpkin and R. Marshall., 1783 - English literature Each number includes a classified "Monthly catalogue." |
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... reader requires that the narration fhould proceed rapidly , yet will not fuffer the hiftorian to omit any thing which may render it extremely clear , and perfectly intelligible . The principal art , therefore , confifts in preparing the ...
... reader requires that the narration fhould proceed rapidly , yet will not fuffer the hiftorian to omit any thing which may render it extremely clear , and perfectly intelligible . The principal art , therefore , confifts in preparing the ...
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... reader foon wearies of this play of fancy . 313. To keep up the reader's attention , and to prevent him from tiring of the author . 382. - By tiring of the author , the profeffor means , being tired of him . But in this fentence , the ...
... reader foon wearies of this play of fancy . 313. To keep up the reader's attention , and to prevent him from tiring of the author . 382. - By tiring of the author , the profeffor means , being tired of him . But in this fentence , the ...
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... reader enters upon them with a previous information , that will enable him to comprehend their import , on a bare ftatement of their con- As to the opinions and principles that were founded on them , in after - ages , to take any notice ...
... reader enters upon them with a previous information , that will enable him to comprehend their import , on a bare ftatement of their con- As to the opinions and principles that were founded on them , in after - ages , to take any notice ...
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