No. 4. The modern form of romances preferable to the ancient. The necessity of characters morally good.
In narratives where historical veracity has no place, I cannot discover why there should not be exhibited the most perfect idea of virtue.
Monthly Archives: March 1750
No. 3. An allegory on criticism.
Yet there is a certain race of men, that either imagine it their duty, or make it their amusement, to hinder the reception of every work of learning or genius.
No. 2. The necessity and danger of looking into futurity.
That the mind of man is never satisfied with the objects immediately before it, but is always breaking away from the present moment
No. 1. Difficulty of the first address. Practice of the epick poets. Convenience of periodical performances.
The question concerning the merit of the day is soon decided, and we are not condemned to toil through half a folio, to be convinced that the writer has broke his promise.