Word: tales
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...between Europe, Africa and Asia, and it was made possible for the diffusion of Egyptian germs to be transmitted through Crete into Northern Europe. Hence we need feel no surprise when we note that the first historical datum in the history of the West and the Mediterranean is the tale of the Cretan king, Minos, and of his sea-empire by which piracy was kept in check and the expansion of peaceful commerce fostered...
There are two theories with regard to the story of the Round Table, the first being that the whole tale is of Celtic and Welsh origin; and the second that the story has very little origin in fact, but originated in the minds of the early French poets. Dr. Brown does not trouble himself with either of these views--exactly; but devotes himself to answering two questions: What was the Round Table, and why was it round? Dr. Brown's thesis is the enlargement of an address which he delivered in New York last year...
Modern Language Conference. Chaucer's Franklin's Tale. Dr. W. H. Schofield. Colonial Club...
Modern Language Conference. Chaucer's Franklin's Tale. Dr. W. H. Schofield. Colonial Club...
...Mutiny on the Ranger," by Rowland Thomas, is a lively tale, well written and humorous. There is some good character work in the portrayal of the men in the forecastle...