On the Art of Reading · Character
Longinus
The ancient critic Longinus, cited for his treatise on the sublime in literature.
minor
Also known as Dionysius Longinus, Dionysius
First appearance: lecture ii apprehension versus comprehension
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See Longinus in lecture ii apprehension versus comprehension