The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Verse, Form the Best Writers; Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingW. and J. Bolles, 1834 - 252 páginas |
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... beauty , and harmony of delivery consist . The limits of this introduction do not admit of examples , to illustrate the variety of tones belonging to the different passions and emotions . We shall , however , select one , which is ...
... beauty , and harmony of delivery consist . The limits of this introduction do not admit of examples , to illustrate the variety of tones belonging to the different passions and emotions . We shall , however , select one , which is ...
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... beauty on expression , and is so necessary to be studied by the young reader , that we shal ! insert a few more examples , to induce him to pay greater at- tention to the subject . In these instances , all the inflections are not marked ...
... beauty on expression , and is so necessary to be studied by the young reader , that we shal ! insert a few more examples , to induce him to pay greater at- tention to the subject . In these instances , all the inflections are not marked ...
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... prevent the practice of reading without attention to the subject ; and establish a habit of readily discovering the mean ing , force , and beauty of what they peruse . PART I. PIECES IN PROSE . DI CHAPTER I. SELECT 12 INTRODUCTION .
... prevent the practice of reading without attention to the subject ; and establish a habit of readily discovering the mean ing , force , and beauty of what they peruse . PART I. PIECES IN PROSE . DI CHAPTER I. SELECT 12 INTRODUCTION .
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... beauty and ornament is poured forth on the face of nature ! What a magnificent spectacle presented to the view of man ! What supply contrived for his wants ! What a variety of objects set before him , to gratify his senses , to employ ...
... beauty and ornament is poured forth on the face of nature ! What a magnificent spectacle presented to the view of man ! What supply contrived for his wants ! What a variety of objects set before him , to gratify his senses , to employ ...
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... beauty were ordered to attend his table , and to obey his commands with the utmost readi- ness , and the most profound submission . Fragrant oint- ments , chaplets of flowers , and rich perfumes , were added to the entertainment . The ...
... beauty were ordered to attend his table , and to obey his commands with the utmost readi- ness , and the most profound submission . Fragrant oint- ments , chaplets of flowers , and rich perfumes , were added to the entertainment . The ...
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