Practical Modern English, Volume 3University of London Press, 1949 |
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... Church , and in his sermons and lessons spoke bitterly against churchmen who lived in such a way that they were a reproach to their country and to their calling . His fervour for a blameless Church attracted many disciples , and he soon ...
... Church , and in his sermons and lessons spoke bitterly against churchmen who lived in such a way that they were a reproach to their country and to their calling . His fervour for a blameless Church attracted many disciples , and he soon ...
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... churches . Moreover , this connection between religion and early drama is common to many countries . In England , drama may be said to have begun in the churches some time during the reign of William Rufus . In those days , the Church ...
... churches . Moreover , this connection between religion and early drama is common to many countries . In England , drama may be said to have begun in the churches some time during the reign of William Rufus . In those days , the Church ...
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... church itself became more difficult . Moreover , certain strict church- men no doubt felt they were unsuitable for inclusion in the religious services , and hindered a real sense of devotion . Consequently , the priests separated the ...
... church itself became more difficult . Moreover , certain strict church- men no doubt felt they were unsuitable for inclusion in the religious services , and hindered a real sense of devotion . Consequently , the priests separated the ...
Contents
THE LITERATURE OF THE ANGLOSAXONS | 9 |
THE NORMAN CONQUEST AND AFTER | 18 |
GEOFFREY CHAUCER THE FATHER OF ENGLISH POETRY | 24 |
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