Islam in English LiteratureCaravan Books, 1977 - 275 pages |
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Page 113
... says , to cloak too sudden a change from his previous wicked way of life . And he was generous to his captives through policy . " When mild and gentle measures seemed best calculated to conciliate the affections of those whom despair ...
... says , to cloak too sudden a change from his previous wicked way of life . And he was generous to his captives through policy . " When mild and gentle measures seemed best calculated to conciliate the affections of those whom despair ...
Page 148
... says that Wilson designated as " profane- ness and ribaldry " certain lines describing a sow with a cabbage stalk in her mouth , from which it : Protruded , as the dove so staunch For peace supports an olive branch . " In some cases , " ...
... says that Wilson designated as " profane- ness and ribaldry " certain lines describing a sow with a cabbage stalk in her mouth , from which it : Protruded , as the dove so staunch For peace supports an olive branch . " In some cases , " ...
Page 156
... says Malcolm , may be held " as sufficient to compensate all the blood and treasure expended in that memorable contest . " Unfortunately , there is no positive means of distinguishing between oriental stories brought home by the ...
... says Malcolm , may be held " as sufficient to compensate all the blood and treasure expended in that memorable contest . " Unfortunately , there is no positive means of distinguishing between oriental stories brought home by the ...
Contents
THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE | 1 |
THE AGE OF DRYDEN | 20 |
THE AGE OF POPE | 58 |
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