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<dd>English translations of Oriental literature, in part derived from Latin, French, and German sources. Includes original poetry on Oriental subjects</dd>
<dd>Later editions published under title: The poetry of the Orient</dd>
<dd>An introduction to Oriental poetry.--Metrical specimens of the thought, sentiment, and fancy of the East.--Alphabetical index to the specimens</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Oriental poetry; Oriental poetry; English poetry</div>
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Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905</div>
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