Essays on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism; on Poetry and Music, as They Affect the Mind; on Laughter, and Ludicrous Composition; on the Utility of Classical Learningauthor, 1777 - 757 Seiten |
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Essays. on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry ... James 1735-1803 Beattie Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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