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...other people has ever been so devoid of religion. They cared only for the present, and thought sensuous enjoyment the only end of life. Their theory was a half contemptuous polytheism and their indifference is shown by the fact that the men had no objection to giving up their idols at the command of Mohammed. Only the women tried to keep the household gods...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Professor Toy's Lecture. | 11/7/1888 | See Source »

...that excites much curiosity as to what is coming. The scene opens in Venice, of which he has before written so beautifully. Bret Harte is redivivus in a kind of poetry new to him, but his style is unmistakable. The little poem, "Fair and Fifteen," is short and sensuous, but good. Robert Dale Owen contributes some good reading matter, while the other parts of the magazine are ably sustained...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Our Exchanges. | 6/19/1874 | See Source »

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