Note 215 — LECTURE XII. Of Epigram, and other lighter Species of Poetry.
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Vossius's Division is here hinted at, but, I think, not clearly express'd: Epigrams, says he, are twofold,
1. When a Person, Fact, or Thing, is simply describ'd. 2. When somewhat is inferr'd from what was laid down, whether from its being greater, less, equal, or contrary.