The English Reader, Or Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingR. Patterson & Lambdin, 1822 - 264 páginas |
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Página vi
... pleasure derived to our- selves and others , from a clear communication of ideas and feelings ; and the strong and durable impressions made thereby on the minds of the reader and the audi- ence ; are considerations , which give ...
... pleasure derived to our- selves and others , from a clear communication of ideas and feelings ; and the strong and durable impressions made thereby on the minds of the reader and the audi- ence ; are considerations , which give ...
Página ix
... pleasure to the audience . This unnatural . pitch of the voice , and disagreeable monotony , are most observable in persons who were taught to read in large rooms ; who were accustomed to stand at too great a distance , when reading to ...
... pleasure to the audience . This unnatural . pitch of the voice , and disagreeable monotony , are most observable in persons who were taught to read in large rooms ; who were accustomed to stand at too great a distance , when reading to ...
Página xx
... pleasures of it , which are in their very nature disappointing , is in constant search of care , solici tude , remorse , and confusion . " " To advise the ignorant , relieve the needy , comfort the af- flicted , are duties that fall in ...
... pleasures of it , which are in their very nature disappointing , is in constant search of care , solici tude , remorse , and confusion . " " To advise the ignorant , relieve the needy , comfort the af- flicted , are duties that fall in ...
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... pleasure . A temperate spirit , and moderate expectations , are excellent safeguards of the mind in this uncertain and changing state . There is nothing , except simplicity of intention , and purity of principle , that can stand the ...
... pleasure . A temperate spirit , and moderate expectations , are excellent safeguards of the mind in this uncertain and changing state . There is nothing , except simplicity of intention , and purity of principle , that can stand the ...
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... pleasure than pain , in the condition of man . Society , when formed , requires distinctions of pro- perty , diversity of conditions , subordination of ranks , and a multiplicity of occupations , in order to advance the general good ...
... pleasure than pain , in the condition of man . Society , when formed , requires distinctions of pro- perty , diversity of conditions , subordination of ranks , and a multiplicity of occupations , in order to advance the general good ...
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Página 181 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.