 I HAVE observed, that a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure, till he knows whether the writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor ; with other particulars of the like nature, that conduce very...  Select British Classics - Sida 31803Obegränsad förhandsgranskning - Om den här boken
 | 1824 - 890 sidor
...medium 1823.] of his book : though if, according to the statement of our old friend, the Spectator, " a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure till he knows whether the writer of it be a fair or a black man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars... | |
 | 1824 - 884 sidor
...medium 1623.] of his book : though if, according to the statement of our old friend, the Spectator, " a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure till he knows whether the writer of it be a fair or a black man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars... | |
 | 1824 - 574 sidor
...and in defiance of the damages he may claim against us as trespassers after notice. Addison's remark, that a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure till he knows certain personal particulars respecting the author, is familiar to every one; and our author being,... | |
 | 1824 - 310 sidor
...glorious light, And (without raising expectation high) Surprises us with dazzling miracles. ROSCOMMOH. I HAVE observed that a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure, until he knows whether the •writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition,... | |
 | 874 sidor
...knowledge he has acquired of the author's disposition and conduct. Or to use the words of the Spectator, " a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure, till...bachelor, with other particulars of the like nature, which conduce very much to the right understanding of an author." Now, for these reasons we are quite... | |
 | Samuel Hobson - 1825 - 212 sidor
...venturing before the public, and gives a long account of himself, under the idea, as Addison observes, that" a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure, till he knows whether the writer be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars... | |
 | David Lester Richardson - 1830 - 390 sidor
...writer's personal friends ; and as to himself, no curiosity is ever manifested to know, whether " he be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor." It is nevertheless true, that there is no want of readers in India, and that books are in abundant... | |
 | 1822 - 666 sidor
...reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure, until he knows whether the writer be a fair or a black man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars of a like nature, that conduce very much to the right understanding of an author." Regarding these particulars,... | |
 | Arrian - 1831 - 334 sidor
...ti> TOIJ ITJXOTOIJ, KOI loiBfloi wop' i\or rbi> Plan trvfyti/ dciruantis. MK. ADDISON has remarked, that " a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure...writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or a choleric disposition, married, or a bachelor, with other particulars -of the like nature, that conduce... | |
 | Arrian - 1831 - 334 sidor
...book with pleasure till he knows whether the writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or a choleric disposition, married, or a bachelor, with...very much to the right understanding of an author." If, however, the satisfaction of perusing the Cynegeticus of Arrian be dependent on a previous acquaintance... | |
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