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The poetry of the East.
Title:
The poetry of the East.
Author:
Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905.
Publication Information:
Boston : Whittemore, Niles, and Hall, 1856.
Physical Description:
viii, 280 pages : frontispiece ; 19 cm
General Note:
English translations of Oriental literature, in part derived from Latin, French, and German sources. Includes original poetry on Oriental subjects.

Later editions published under title: The poetry of the Orient.
Language:
English
Contents:
An introduction to Oriental poetry.--Metrical specimens of the thought, sentiment, and fancy of the East.--Alphabetical index to the specimens.
Format :
Book