Philosophy of the Beautiful (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Very sweet also is the kind of enjoyment which the contemplation of the Beautiful awakens in the breast. It is an emotion indeed, and therefore implies excitement; but, compared with many others that are ardently pursued, the emotion of the Beautiful is very calm. It is, as it were, sunshine in the soul. But let us not discourse upon the generalities of our theme; for iteration is hateful; and the generalities of taste have Often been set forth perfectly well in the English language already, and in all the languages of Europe.

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