A Compendium of English Literature: Chronologically Arranged, from Sir John Mandeville to William Cowper : Consisting of Biographical Sketches of the Authors, Selections from Their Works, with Notes, Explanatory, Illustrative, and Directing to the Best Editions and to Various Criticisms : Designed as a Text-book for the Higher Classes in Schools and for Junior Classes in Colleges, as Well as for Private Reading |
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In 1361 he was promoted to the headship of Canterbury Hall , and soon after ,
from witnessing the ecclesiastical corruptions which so extensively prevailed , he
began to attack , both in his sermons and other pieces , not only the whole body
of ...
In 1361 he was promoted to the headship of Canterbury Hall , and soon after ,
from witnessing the ecclesiastical corruptions which so extensively prevailed , he
began to attack , both in his sermons and other pieces , not only the whole body
of ...
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During the whole of the reign of Edward III . , his genius and connections ensured
to him prosperity , and also during the period of John of Gaunt ' s influence in the
succeeding reign of Richard II . , 1377 — 1399 . But during the waning fortunes ...
During the whole of the reign of Edward III . , his genius and connections ensured
to him prosperity , and also during the period of John of Gaunt ' s influence in the
succeeding reign of Richard II . , 1377 — 1399 . But during the waning fortunes ...
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TROILUS AND CRESEIDE . This is in five books , “ in which the vicissitudes of
love are depicted in a strain of true poetry , with much pathos and simplicity of
sentiment . ” The author calls it “ a litill tragedie . ” On the whole , however , it is
rather ...
TROILUS AND CRESEIDE . This is in five books , “ in which the vicissitudes of
love are depicted in a strain of true poetry , with much pathos and simplicity of
sentiment . ” The author calls it “ a litill tragedie . ” On the whole , however , it is
rather ...
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... seas , and skies , The whole creation open to my eyes . In air self - balanced
hung the globe below , Where mountains rise , and circling oceans flow ; Here
naked rocks and empty wastes are seen , There tow ' ry cities , and the forests
green ...
... seas , and skies , The whole creation open to my eyes . In air self - balanced
hung the globe below , Where mountains rise , and circling oceans flow ; Here
naked rocks and empty wastes are seen , There tow ' ry cities , and the forests
green ...
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... the eldest daughter of Henry VII . of England , an event in which the whole
future political state of both nations was vitally interested , and which ultimately
produced the union of the two crowns and kingdoms , in the person of James VI .
of.
... the eldest daughter of Henry VII . of England , an event in which the whole
future political state of both nations was vitally interested , and which ultimately
produced the union of the two crowns and kingdoms , in the person of James VI .
of.
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| Title | A Compendium of English Literature: Chronologically Arranged, from Sir John Mandeville to William Cowper : Consisting of Biographical Sketches of the Authors, Selections from Their Works, with Notes, Explanatory, Illustrative, and Directing to the Best Editions and to Various Criticisms ... |
| Author | Charles Dexter Cleveland |
| Publisher | E.C. and J. Biddle, 1852 |
| Length | 776 pages |
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