History of Prose Fiction, Volume 1G. Bell and sons, 1888 - Fiction |
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... prince , who soon be- comes enamoured of his slave [ ii . 3 ] . Chariton is the first writer of romance who has introduced an interesting male character . Dionysius is represented generous , learned , valiant , and tender ; -nor was ...
... prince , who soon be- comes enamoured of his slave [ ii . 3 ] . Chariton is the first writer of romance who has introduced an interesting male character . Dionysius is represented generous , learned , valiant , and tender ; -nor was ...
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... prince would surpass in wealth , power , and glory , all his predecessors.1 Daniel alone of their number 1 Dr. Liebrecht , who has published a German edition of the romance translated from the Greek , states that in the original no name ...
... prince would surpass in wealth , power , and glory , all his predecessors.1 Daniel alone of their number 1 Dr. Liebrecht , who has published a German edition of the romance translated from the Greek , states that in the original no name ...
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... prince , finding that some of the monks still survived , Abenner renews the persecution [ c . 3 ] , and on two of their number he bestows the crown of martyrdom , which indeed they appear to have eagerly solicited [ c . 4 ] . Meanwhile ...
... prince , finding that some of the monks still survived , Abenner renews the persecution [ c . 3 ] , and on two of their number he bestows the crown of martyrdom , which indeed they appear to have eagerly solicited [ c . 4 ] . Meanwhile ...
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... prince with a gem which was of great price , and was endowed with many virtues . Under this similitude of a worldly jewel , he typified the beauties of the gospel ; and the prince having heard the story of the merchant , ordered him to ...
... prince with a gem which was of great price , and was endowed with many virtues . Under this similitude of a worldly jewel , he typified the beauties of the gospel ; and the prince having heard the story of the merchant , ordered him to ...
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... prince's perseverance in well - doing [ c . 21 ] . During his absence , Josaphat continues to manifest his zeal by every kind of mortification and prayer . Unfortu- nately , however , Zardan , one of his attendants , who was apprised of ...
... prince's perseverance in well - doing [ c . 21 ] . During his absence , Josaphat continues to manifest his zeal by every kind of mortification and prayer . Unfortu- nately , however , Zardan , one of his attendants , who was apprised of ...
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