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Page 127
... Prince's palace was large , though not built in the grand manner , and in respect of elegance and formal proportion one of the finest buildings I had ever seen ; adjoining it was a charming park which the Prince had generously thrown ...
... Prince's palace was large , though not built in the grand manner , and in respect of elegance and formal proportion one of the finest buildings I had ever seen ; adjoining it was a charming park which the Prince had generously thrown ...
Page 142
... Prince's own compositions . I was readmitted without hesitation into the most élite circle , and even thought to take part in a game of faro in order to effect my complete reconciliation with the Prince . I was therefore greatly ...
... Prince's own compositions . I was readmitted without hesitation into the most élite circle , and even thought to take part in a game of faro in order to effect my complete reconciliation with the Prince . I was therefore greatly ...
Page 251
... Prince in whose town Medardus resided are also still alive ; it was therefore impossible to use real names , and there is nobody more awkward and clumsy in the whole world than he who places this book in your hands , gentle reader ...
... Prince in whose town Medardus resided are also still alive ; it was therefore impossible to use real names , and there is nobody more awkward and clumsy in the whole world than he who places this book in your hands , gentle reader ...
Contents
PART | 3 |
Initiation into the World | 43 |
The Adventures of the Journey | 81 |
Copyright | |
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