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Poets and poetry of Poland; a collection of Polish verse, including a short account of the history of Polish poetry, with sixty biographical sketches of Poland's poets and specimens of their composition

Poets and poetry of Poland; a collection of Polish verse, including a short account of the history of Polish poetry, with sixty biographical sketches of Poland's poets and…

Sketches of the Irish bar : with essays, literary and political

Sketches of the Irish bar : with essays, literary and political is a public domain book, originally published in 1789. The complete text is available to read online. Topics…

An anthology of prose & verse; with a foreword by Edmund Gosse

An anthology of prose & verse; with a foreword by Edmund Gosse Author: Dobson, Austin, 1840-1921 Year: 1922 173,1p View on Archive.org

In praise of Cambridge : an anthology in prose and verse

In praise of Cambridge : an anthology in prose and verse Author: Waterlow, Sydney Year: 1912 Includes bibliographical references and index View on Archive.org

The poet's poet; essays on the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse of the last one hundred and fifty years

The poet's poet; essays on the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse of the last one hundred and fifty years Author: Atkins, Elizabeth, 1891- Year…

The historical New Testament; being the literature of the New Testament arranged in the order of its literary growth and according to the dates of the documents; a new translation, ed. with prolegomena, historical tables, critical notes and an appendix

The historical New Testament; being the literature of the New Testament arranged in the order of its literary growth and according to the dates of the documents; a new…

English and American literature;a correspondence course in literary criticism, interpretation and history (Part Ten)

English and American literature;a correspondence course in literary criticism, interpretation and history (Part Ten) Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert Year: 1901 18 v. : 20-19…

On colonial literature, science and education [microform] : written with a view of improving the literary, educational, and public institutions of British North America

On colonial literature, science and education [microform] : written with a view of improving the literary, educational, and public institutions of British North America Author…

The "Country life" anthology of verse

The "Country life" anthology of verse is a public domain book, originally published in 1925. The complete text is available to read online. Topics associated with this work…

Shakespeare and the stage with a complete list of theatrical terms used by Shakespeare in his plays and poems arranged in alphabetical order explanatory notes by Maurice Jonas With illustrations

The early drama Innyards The theatres London theatrical companies Shakespeare as an actor Court performances Theatrical allusions

The literary study of the Bible; an account of the leading forms of literature represented in the sacred writings, intended for English readers

The literary study of the Bible; an account of the leading forms of literature represented in the sacred writings, intended for English readers Author: Moulton, Richard G.…

English and American literature;a correspondence course in literary criticism, interpretation and history (Part Eleven)

English and American literature;a correspondence course in literary criticism, interpretation and history (Part Eleven) Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert Year: 1901 18 v.…

Highways of Canadian literature; a synoptic introduction to the literary history of Canada (English) from 1760 to 1924

Highways of Canadian literature; a synoptic introduction to the literary history of Canada (English) from 1760 to 1924 Author: Logan, J. D. (John Daniel), 1869-1929 Year: 1924 2…

The Chicago anthology; a collection of verse from the work of Chicago poets

The Chicago anthology; a collection of verse from the work of Chicago poets Author: Blanden, Charles G. (Charles Granger), b. 1857 Year: 1916 183 p. 20 cm View on Archive.org

The heart of Buddhism : being an anthology of Buddhist verse

The heart of Buddhism : being an anthology of Buddhist verse Author: Saunders, Kenneth J. (Kenneth James), 1883-1937 Year: 1915 Verse selections -- Prose selections View on…

Rhetoric and poetry in the Renaissance; a study of rhetorical terms in English Renaissance literary criticism

Rhetoric and poetry in the Renaissance; a study of rhetorical terms in English Renaissance literary criticism Author: Clark, Donald Lemen, 1888-1966 Year: 1922 26 View on…

The literary study of the Bible; an account of the leading forms of literature represented in the sacred writings; intended for English readers

The literary study of the Bible; an account of the leading forms of literature represented in the sacred writings; intended for is a public domain book, originally published in…

An historical and literary inquiry into the development of the epistolary literature of England

An historical and literary inquiry into the development of the epistolary literature of England is a public domain book, originally published in 1860. The complete text is…

Letters, essays, and poems, on religious subjects ..

Letters, essays, and poems, on religious subjects .. Author: Russell, George Year: 1812 1 v View on Archive.org

The Chicago anthology; a collection of verse from the work of Chicago poets, selected and arranged by Charles G. Blanden and Minna Mathison; with an introduction by Llewellyn Jones

The Chicago anthology; a collection of verse from the work of Chicago poets, selected and arranged by Charles G. Blanden and Minna Mathison; with an introduction by Llewellyn…

The influence of French literature on Europe; an historical research reference of literary value to students in universities, normal schools, and junior colleges

The influence of French literature on Europe; an historical research reference of literary value to students in universities, normal schools, and junior colleges Author: Jensen…

The Beginning of English Literary Periodicals: A Study of Periodical Literature, 1665-1715

The Beginning of English Literary Periodicals: A Study of Periodical Literature, 1665-1715

Types of modern dramatic composition: an anthology of one-act plays for schools and colleges

Types of modern dramatic composition: an anthology of one-act plays for schools and colleges

A library of poetry for Sunday reading : a collection of the best poems for all ages and tongues : with biographical and literary notes

CONTENTS LIST OF AUTHORS AND POEMS THE POET 1 Subjective Poems, in which the Poet writes of himself, his Mission, Companionships, and Hopes. THE POET AND NATURE 29 The Poet's…

A Dictionary of Lowland Scotch, with an introductory chapter on the poetry, humor, and literary history of the Scottish language and an appendix of Scottish proverbs

A Dictionary of Lowland Scotch, with an introductory chapter on the poetry, humor, and literary history of the Scottish language and an appendix of Scottish proverbs Author…

The Poems of Thomas Gray, with a Selection of Letters and Essays

The Poems of Thomas Gray, with a Selection of Letters and Essays

A Study of the Effect of a Course in Children's Literature upon Students' Own Literary Appreciation Experimentally Determined in a Normal School

A Study of the Effect of a Course in Children's Literature upon Students' Own Literary Appreciation Experimentally Determined in a Normal School

Creative Religious Literature: A New Literary Study Of The Bible

Creative Religious Literature: A New Literary Study Of The Bible

The Literary Discipline: II: Originality in Literature

"The Literary Discipline: II: Originality in Literature" is an article from The North American Review, Volume 216 . View more articles from The North American Review . View this…

To-day's short stories analyzed, an informal encyclopaedia of short story art as exemplified in contemporary magazine fiction - for writers and students

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Today's short stories analyzed; an informal encyclopedia of short story art as exemplified in contemporary magazine fiction for writers and students

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London's lure, an anthology in prose & verse

London's lure, an anthology in prose & verse Author: Benjamin, Helen Mina (Purvis) Year: 1909 xiv, 327 p. 17 cm View on Archive.org

Choice specimens of American literature : and literary reader :

Choice specimens of American literature : and literary reader : Author: Martin, Benj. N. (Benjamin Nicholas), 1816-1883 Year: 1875 Cover title: Shaw's specimens of American…

A second series of curiosities in literature: consisting of researches in literary, biographical and political history; of critical and philosophical inquiries; and of secret history. By I. D’Israeli. In three volumes. Vol. II [...]

Full title: A second series of curiosities in literature: consisting of researches in literary, biographical and political history; of critical and philosophical inquiries; and…

The Literary melange; or, Weekly register of literature and the arts (Google eBook)

The Literary melange; or, Weekly register of literature and the arts (Google eBook) Year: 1822 n/a View on Archive.org

A second series of Curiosities of literature: consisting of researches in literary, biographical, and political history; of critical and philosophical inquiries; and of secret history

A second series of Curiosities of literature: consisting of researches in literary, biographical, and political history; of crit is a public domain book, originally published in…

Rhetoric and poetry in the renaissance; a study of rhetorical terms in English renaissance literary criticism

Rhetoric and poetry in the renaissance; a study of rhetorical terms in English renaissance literary criticism is a public domain book, originally published in 1888. The complete…

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