Practical Modern English, Volume 3University of London Press, 1949 |
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... lived in a country on the coast of northern Europe a King Hrothgar who built a vast and beautiful hall called Heoret in which to entertain his warriors to feasting and song . But , though Hrothgar was a great and successful king , he ...
... lived in a country on the coast of northern Europe a King Hrothgar who built a vast and beautiful hall called Heoret in which to entertain his warriors to feasting and song . But , though Hrothgar was a great and successful king , he ...
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... lived . This national consciousness was good because , while many writers followed the classical models , others sought the best way in which English authors could express themselves in their own tongue . The victory over the Spanish ...
... lived . This national consciousness was good because , while many writers followed the classical models , others sought the best way in which English authors could express themselves in their own tongue . The victory over the Spanish ...
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... lived together again , it was not a success . Mary died in 1653 , leaving him with three small daughters . Twice more he married , and his third marriage brought him great comfort . During the time he was working for the Roundheads his ...
... lived together again , it was not a success . Mary died in 1653 , leaving him with three small daughters . Twice more he married , and his third marriage brought him great comfort . During the time he was working for the Roundheads his ...
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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