“Many writers struggled against the era's compulsive reserve not just with racy subject matter but also with compulsive prolixity.”

“The text exhibits a remarkable prolixity, considering that it is only 284 words long.”

“Redundancy of subjects and prolixity of expression accompany the mammoth and tedious labours which otherwise are expounded with extraordinary effort and concentration.”

“It is unnecessary to take any pains to show how much this prolixness must enervate the eloquence of all modern languages.”