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... expression as are unable to distinguish propriety of thought , and to separate propositions or images from the ... expressions will seem sordid , which another 123 14 Rambler no . 168 , 26 October 1751.
... expression as are unable to distinguish propriety of thought , and to separate propositions or images from the ... expressions will seem sordid , which another 123 14 Rambler no . 168 , 26 October 1751.
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... expression forces itself upon my mind ; for who , without some relaxation of his gravity , can hear of the avengers ... EXPRESSIONS ' 125 Rambler 168: Shakespeare and 'mean expressions' (1751)
... expression forces itself upon my mind ; for who , without some relaxation of his gravity , can hear of the avengers ... EXPRESSIONS ' 125 Rambler 168: Shakespeare and 'mean expressions' (1751)
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... expression . Though all is easy , nothing is feeble ; though all seems careless , there is nothing harsh ; and ... expressing with clearness what he thinks with vigour . His style could not easily be imitated , either seriously or ...
... expression . Though all is easy , nothing is feeble ; though all seems careless , there is nothing harsh ; and ... expressing with clearness what he thinks with vigour . His style could not easily be imitated , either seriously or ...
Contents
JOHNSON ON SHAKESPEARE | 43 |
Note on the Text and Acknowledgment | 58 |
EARLY PERIODICAL CRITICISM | 59 |
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