Critical, Historical and Miscellaneous Essays, المجلد 1Sheldon, 1860 |
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... kings ; it numbered in its lists most of the eminent French writers . Yet what benefit has literature derived from its ... king has enabled it to offer an annual premium of a hundred guineas for the best essay in prose , and another of ...
... kings ; it numbered in its lists most of the eminent French writers . Yet what benefit has literature derived from its ... king has enabled it to offer an annual premium of a hundred guineas for the best essay in prose , and another of ...
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... king placed at their disposal , and have not , as far as I can learn , been able to find in their box one com- position which they have deemed worthy of publica- tion . At least no publication has taken place . The associates may ...
... king placed at their disposal , and have not , as far as I can learn , been able to find in their box one com- position which they have deemed worthy of publica- tion . At least no publication has taken place . The associates may ...
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... king : " Gomer Chephoraod , live for ever ! It appears to thy servants that of all the productions of the earth good ... king take order that thy servants may drink good wine . " " And how is this to be done ? " said the good- natured ...
... king : " Gomer Chephoraod , live for ever ! It appears to thy servants that of all the productions of the earth good ... king take order that thy servants may drink good wine . " " And how is this to be done ? " said the good- natured ...
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... king , with pale faces and aching heads . They owned that they could not recommend any competitor as worthy of the rewards . They swore that the wine was little better than poison , and intreated permission to resign the office of ...
... king , with pale faces and aching heads . They owned that they could not recommend any competitor as worthy of the rewards . They swore that the wine was little better than poison , and intreated permission to resign the office of ...
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... king scratched his head . Upon which all the courtiers scratched their heads . He then ordered proclamation to be made , that a purple robe and a golden chain should be given to the man who could solve this difficulty . An old ...
... king scratched his head . Upon which all the courtiers scratched their heads . He then ordered proclamation to be made , that a purple robe and a golden chain should be given to the man who could solve this difficulty . An old ...
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