Vathek: An Arabian Tale. With Notes, Critical and ExplanatoryR. Bentley, 1836 - Всего страниц: 396 |
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... was frequented by troops of young females , beautiful as the Houris , and not less seducing ; who never failed to receive , with caresses , all whom the caliph al- lowed to approach them , and enjoy a few hours 2 VATHEK .
... was frequented by troops of young females , beautiful as the Houris , and not less seducing ; who never failed to receive , with caresses , all whom the caliph al- lowed to approach them , and enjoy a few hours 2 VATHEK .
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... nothing was ever so extraordinary as the merchandise this stranger produced ; most of his curiosities , which were not less admirable for their workmanship than splendour , had , besides , their several virtues described 4 VATHEK .
... nothing was ever so extraordinary as the merchandise this stranger produced ; most of his curiosities , which were not less admirable for their workmanship than splendour , had , besides , their several virtues described 4 VATHEK .
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... less clear than deep , and so abundant as to slake the thirst of ten armies , seemed purposely placed here , to make the scene more resemble the garden of Eden watered by four sacred rivers . Here , the night- ingale sang the birth of ...
... less clear than deep , and so abundant as to slake the thirst of ten armies , seemed purposely placed here , to make the scene more resemble the garden of Eden watered by four sacred rivers . Here , the night- ingale sang the birth of ...
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... less supportable , intimated to his vizir , by a wink of acquiescence , that he would adopt his advice ; and , at once turning towards the Indian , said , " Get up , and declare in full divan of what drugs was compounded the liquor you ...
... less supportable , intimated to his vizir , by a wink of acquiescence , that he would adopt his advice ; and , at once turning towards the Indian , said , " Get up , and declare in full divan of what drugs was compounded the liquor you ...
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... less suspense awaited the contests of these amiable and in- nocent victims . 66 The caliph , availing himself of the first moment to retire from the crowd , advanced towards the chasm ; and there heard , yet not without shuddering , the ...
... less suspense awaited the contests of these amiable and in- nocent victims . 66 The caliph , availing himself of the first moment to retire from the crowd , advanced towards the chasm ; and there heard , yet not without shuddering , the ...
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