Vathek: An Arabian Tale. With Notes, Critical and ExplanatoryR. Bentley, 1836 - 396 Seiten |
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... passed most of his nights on the summit of his tower , till becoming an adept in the mysteries of astrology , he imagined that the planets had disclosed to him the most marvellous adven- tures , which were to be accomplished by an ...
... passed most of his nights on the summit of his tower , till becoming an adept in the mysteries of astrology , he imagined that the planets had disclosed to him the most marvellous adven- tures , which were to be accomplished by an ...
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... passed the night in consulting the planets , informs you , that they portend you evil , and the danger is urgent . Beware , lest this stranger , whom you have so lavishly recompensed for his magical gewgaws , should make some attempt on ...
... passed the night in consulting the planets , informs you , that they portend you evil , and the danger is urgent . Beware , lest this stranger , whom you have so lavishly recompensed for his magical gewgaws , should make some attempt on ...
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... passing from one apartment to another , drew every person after it that came in its way ; insomuch , that the whole palace was thrown into confusion , and resounded with a tremen- dous clamour . The women of the harem , amazed at the ...
... passing from one apartment to another , drew every person after it that came in its way ; insomuch , that the whole palace was thrown into confusion , and resounded with a tremen- dous clamour . The women of the harem , amazed at the ...
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... passing through all the streets and public places , and leaving them empty , rolled onwards to the plain of Catoul , and entered the valley at the foot of the mountain of the four fountains . As a continual fall of water had excavated ...
... passing through all the streets and public places , and leaving them empty , rolled onwards to the plain of Catoul , and entered the valley at the foot of the mountain of the four fountains . As a continual fall of water had excavated ...
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... passed the night in this cruel perturbation , the caliph , at daybreak , retired to his tent ; where , without taking the least sustenance , he continued to doze till the dusk of evening began again to come on . He then re- sumed his ...
... passed the night in this cruel perturbation , the caliph , at daybreak , retired to his tent ; where , without taking the least sustenance , he continued to doze till the dusk of evening began again to come on . He then re- sumed his ...
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