Asmodeus

Asmodeus
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Total Pages : 462
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015004025329
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Synopsis Asmodeus by : Alain René Le Sage

Poems, Plays, and "The Briton"

Poems, Plays, and
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Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Total Pages : 670
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ISBN-10 : 9780820314280
ISBN-13 : 0820314285
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Synopsis Poems, Plays, and "The Briton" by : Tobias Smollett

The poems, plays, and political writings included in this volume are essential to an understanding of Tobias Smollett and the literary and social currents of eighteenth-century England. In introductions to the separate sections of the volume, Byron Gassman identifies the circumstances that prompted Smollett to undertake these writings, traces the history of their publication and reception, and provides extensive explanations of historical and literary allusions. The poems in the volume represent Smollett's entire achievement as a poet. Among the shorter poems are "A New Song," his first printed work; "The Tears of Scotland," an early expression of his defiant spirit; and the popular "Ode to Independence," written during the last decade of his life. Two longer works, "Advice" (1746) and its sequel, "Reproof" (1747), are satires written in Popean heroic couplets; they mark the beginnings of Smollett's attacks on theater managers, corrupt politicians, iniquitous military leaders, and other well-known personalities of the day. An appendix to this volume includes five additional poems assigned but not definitely attributed to Smollett. The Reprisal; or The Tars of Old England and The Regicide are the only extant plays by Smollett. The Regicide, written when the author was only eighteen or nineteen, dramatizes the story of the murder of James I of Scotland. The Reprisal, a patriotic comedy performed as an afterpiece at the Theatre Royal, was a moderate theatrical success. Smollett's political writings for The Briton, a weekly journal he established in 1762 for defending the policies of the Earl of Bute, mark a particularly painful period in the author's life. A paper war erupted with the first number, and Smollett and Bute became the objects of scathing counterattacks, particularly in the writings of John Wilkes. This volume brings together for the first time all issues of The Briton and also includes a key identifying the weekly's numerous elliptical references to persons and places.

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane; Volume 1

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane; Volume 1
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Publisher : Palala Press
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 1378581547
ISBN-13 : 9781378581544
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Synopsis The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane; Volume 1 by : Alain René Le Sage

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Greenstone Door

The Greenstone Door
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Total Pages : 414
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433112049287
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Synopsis The Greenstone Door by : William Satchell

A Gil Blas in California;

A Gil Blas in California;
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Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 1014303478
ISBN-13 : 9781014303479
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Synopsis A Gil Blas in California; by : Alexandre Dumas

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Manual Of Tropical Housing & Building

Manual Of Tropical Housing & Building
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Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Total Pages : 346
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ISBN-10 : 8125011072
ISBN-13 : 9788125011071
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Synopsis Manual Of Tropical Housing & Building by : Otto H Koenigsberger

Designed As A Textbook For Students Of Architecture, Housing, Environmental Design And Climate Control In Tropical Countries, This Book Deals With The Theory Of Climatic Design And Shows How Practical Solutions Are Derived From Theoretical Understanding.