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Page 76
... use of them in his ATHALIA and ESTHER , were fufficient , one would ima- gine , to undeceive and convince us , of their importance , and utility . The ancients treated only of such stories as were pub- licly tranfacted ; now the ...
... use of them in his ATHALIA and ESTHER , were fufficient , one would ima- gine , to undeceive and convince us , of their importance , and utility . The ancients treated only of such stories as were pub- licly tranfacted ; now the ...
Page 321
... use , which is finely improved from he latin . Heaven first taught letters for fome wretch's aid † , Some banish'd lover , or fome captive maid ; They live , they fpeak , they breathe , what love inspires , Warm from the foul , and ...
... use , which is finely improved from he latin . Heaven first taught letters for fome wretch's aid † , Some banish'd lover , or fome captive maid ; They live , they fpeak , they breathe , what love inspires , Warm from the foul , and ...
Page 369
... use , end or defign . The Gonfiezza alfo , or fwel- ling , and the diminution of a pillar , is it not in fuch proportion as to make it appear ftrong and light at the fame time ? In the fame manner , muft not the whole entabla- ture ...
... use , end or defign . The Gonfiezza alfo , or fwel- ling , and the diminution of a pillar , is it not in fuch proportion as to make it appear ftrong and light at the fame time ? In the fame manner , muft not the whole entabla- ture ...
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