Islam in English LiteratureCaravan Books, 1977 - 275 pages |
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Page 152
... lived in the neighboring houses present themselves continually at the windows , and some of them entirely undressed . " ” 31 While at Mecca Ali Bey lived in constant dread of the attentions of the " Chief of the Well , " popularly known ...
... lived in the neighboring houses present themselves continually at the windows , and some of them entirely undressed . " ” 31 While at Mecca Ali Bey lived in constant dread of the attentions of the " Chief of the Well , " popularly known ...
Page 157
... lived and died the most extraordinary and consummate im- postor that ever appeared on the stage of the world ; who acted his part throughout , uniformly and consistently , from first to last , steady to his purpose ; and though he lived ...
... lived and died the most extraordinary and consummate im- postor that ever appeared on the stage of the world ; who acted his part throughout , uniformly and consistently , from first to last , steady to his purpose ; and though he lived ...
Page 164
... lived like a hero and to have died like a philosopher . " " " Higgins defends Muḥammad against the charges of ambition and lust . The role of prophet chosen by Muḥammad was exceedingly hazardous compared to other opportunities for the ...
... lived like a hero and to have died like a philosopher . " " " Higgins defends Muḥammad against the charges of ambition and lust . The role of prophet chosen by Muḥammad was exceedingly hazardous compared to other opportunities for the ...
Contents
THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE | 1 |
THE AGE OF DRYDEN | 20 |
THE AGE OF POPE | 58 |
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