He is proud to think that
his Puppets have given satisfaction to the very best company in this
empire. The famous little Becky Puppet has been pronounced to be
uncommonly flexible in the joints, and lively on the wire: the Amelia
Doll, though it has had a smaller circle of admirers, has yet been
carved and dressed with the greatest care by the artist: the Dobbin
Figure, though apparently clumsy, yet dances in a very amusing and
natural manner: the Little Boy's Dance has been liked by some; and
please to remark the richly dressed figure of the Wicked Nobleman,
on which no expense has been spared, and which Old Nick will fetch away
at the end of this singular performance.
And with this, and a profound bow to his patrons, the Manager retires,
and the curtain rises.
London, June 28, 1848.
CHAPTER VIII.
CRITICISM:
Matthew Arnold and Ruskin.
The term "criticism" may appropriately be used to designate all writing
in which logic predominates over emotion. The style of criticism is the
style of argument, exposition, and debate, as well as of literary
analysis; and it is the appropriate style to be used in mathematical
discussions and all scientific essays.
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