Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres

In the opinions which he has delivered concerning such a variety of authors, and of literary matters, as come under his consideration, he cannot expect that all his readers will concur with him. The sub jects are of such a natm, as allow room for much diversity of taste and sentiment: and the author will respectfully submit to the judg ment of the public.

Retaining the simplicity of the lecturing style, as best fitted for conveying instruction, he has aimed, in his language, at no more than perspicuity. If, after the liberties which it was necessary for him to take, in criticising the style of the most eminent writers in our lan guage, his own style shall be thought open to reprehension, all that he can say is, that his book will add one to the many proofs already afl'orded to the world, of its being much easier to give instruction, than to set example.

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