Word: questionable
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Rather than why he did not cite more of Khayyam, the question arises why he did not cite more of poets greatly his superiors. Firdansi, for instance, a remarkably learned and talented poet, made out of the Persian Chronicle a most perfect poem which well repays perusal in a translation ca va sans dire. He has been translated in German, I believe, by Friedrich von Schack, probably with German thoroughness and accuracy. Why did he not say more of Nizami, who celebrated the exploits of Alexander in a long epic called "Sekander-Kamed," and who, besides writing "Khosau and Shirin...
...Pastolus comes from Seminary Hill, Montpelier, Vt., and informs us that "who will be our next President is a question of the greatest moment." We find valuable information concerning some of the Presidential candidates, and we learn that "the time for the Grand Centennial Exposition is drawing near." Finally, this humble statement: "If you wish for facts we would refer you to future numbers of the Pastolus." But much as we desire "facts," we must decline to exchange with the oracle of Seminary Hill...
...harder race than any crew of past years, they will have to do the regular work of former crews, and this at a disadvantage. It is more than any one can expect that they will be successful in both races. Which of the two then is more important? This question has been answered, and most of their energies have been turned toward preparing for the four-mile race...
...CRIMSON, - Will you allow me to intrude upon your space to propose a question upon which there seems to have been hitherto but little dispute, owing to the indifferent light in which the majority of the students are wont to regard...
...hope that I do not show an excess of modesty in thus endeavoring to shield my fellow-students from the popular gaze during their meals. But matters seem to have been growing more and more complicated in the gallery since visitors were admitted there, and now the question...