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A Dissertation On Reading The Classics, And Forming A Just Style by Henry Felton. This early 18th?century rhetoric and education treatise argues that a cultivated reading of the classics and the formation of a just, elegant English style are essential to a gentleman’s education. Felton contends that true learning arises from a blend of natural taste and disciplined study, not pedantry or rote quotation. The book surveys aims of writing—purity, plainness, decorum, and tasteful ornament drawn from the best authors rather than slavish quotations—and emphasizes the harmony of thought and language. It discusses the roles of translation, paraphrase, and imitation, warning against common-place or over?formal approaches that hinder true style. Felton extols ancient standards from Horace, Virgil, Homer, Thucydides, Livy, and Sallust as standards of eloquence while urging English prose that remains clear, forceful, and elevated. The volume also includes an Advertisement detailing Felton’s life and aims, underscoring its mission to improve English prose and classical understanding for educated readers.
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