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Elements of Criticism, Volume III

ELEMENTS OF CRITICISM.

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Introduction,11

Ch.1. Perceptions and ideas in a train,121

Ch.2. Emotions and passions,142

Ch.3. Beauty,1241

Ch.4. Grandeur and sublimity,1264

Ch.5. Motion and force,1309

Ch.6. Novelty, and the unexpected appearance of objects,1319

Ch.7. Risible objects,1337

Ch.8. Resemblance and contrast,1345

Ch.9. Uniformity and variety,1380

Ch.10 Congruity and propriety,22

Ch.11 Dignity and meanness,227

Ch.12 Ridicule,240

Ch.13 Wit,258

Ch.14 Custom and habit,280

Ch.15 External signs of emotions and passions,2116

Ch.16 Sentiments,2149

Ch.17 Language of passion,2204

Ch.18 Beauty of language,2234

Ch.19 Comparisons,33

Ch.20 Figures,353

Ch.21 Narration and description,3169

Ch.22 Epic and dramatic compositions,3218

Ch.23 The three unities,3259

Ch.24 Gardening and architecture,3294

Ch.25 Standard of taste,3351

Appendix,3375

Index to all three volumes. 3407

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