Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page 49
... Turkish poets , I confess I do not read them with the same pleasure , although I am willing to allow that some of them have merit . In my opinion , Ruhi , of Bagdat , is the most agreeable of them all ; he has written some admirable ...
... Turkish poets , I confess I do not read them with the same pleasure , although I am willing to allow that some of them have merit . In my opinion , Ruhi , of Bagdat , is the most agreeable of them all ; he has written some admirable ...
Page 51
... Turkish authors to every species of imitation ; for in some instances the imitation , as in the case of Virgil with respect to Hesiod , has surpassed the original . Nor can Hafez himself deny the imputa- tion of plagiarism , having ...
... Turkish authors to every species of imitation ; for in some instances the imitation , as in the case of Virgil with respect to Hesiod , has surpassed the original . Nor can Hafez himself deny the imputa- tion of plagiarism , having ...
Page 90
... Turkish nation . " In the representation of his tragedy , Mr. Jones intended to observe closely the costume of the Turks , which he had attentively studied . Mr. Jones now determined to enter upon a new career of life . Whatever ...
... Turkish nation . " In the representation of his tragedy , Mr. Jones intended to observe closely the costume of the Turks , which he had attentively studied . Mr. Jones now determined to enter upon a new career of life . Whatever ...
Page 101
... Turkish language , with many others printed at Constantinople , including a most beautiful copy of the Odes of Mesihi , are deposited in the library of our Royal Society . I beg to be informed if all the works published by Ibrahim ...
... Turkish language , with many others printed at Constantinople , including a most beautiful copy of the Odes of Mesihi , are deposited in the library of our Royal Society . I beg to be informed if all the works published by Ibrahim ...
Page 102
... Turkish Company wish much to oblige me ; all that I have to apprehend , is the appearance of some powerful competitor who may drive me off the stage . If I should succeed in my wishes , how shall I bound for joy ! First , I shall enjoy ...
... Turkish Company wish much to oblige me ; all that I have to apprehend , is the appearance of some powerful competitor who may drive me off the stage . If I should succeed in my wishes , how shall I bound for joy ! First , I shall enjoy ...
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