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Download or read book Poor Patrick s Proverbs Poems Pontifications and Quotations written by Trujillo and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timeless, insightful, and humorouscollection of proverbs provokes philosophicalpondering through a series of deeply honest andpersonal reflections. Inspired by an admirationfor Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard 's Almanack and John Bartlett's Familiar Quotations--and spanning topics from poetry and prayer to love and celibacy--this thoughtful volume encapsulates the far-reaching wisdom of one extraordinary man. Looking at life in its purest form, Patrick Trujillo illuminates the philosophy, experience, and wisdom he's acquired during his time in the Catholic Church, both celebrating and questioning the institution that has had such a profound impact on his life and on the world as we know it.

Download or read book Proverbs in Porcelain and Other Verses written by Austin Dobson and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proverbs in Porcelain and Other Verses is a delightful collection of poetry and aphorisms inspired by the art and culture of the 18th century. The author, Austin Dobson, was a celebrated poet and critic of his time, and his work reflects his deep love and appreciation for the aesthetics of the period. This book is a treat for lovers of poetry, art, and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Divan of Hafiz written by Hafiz and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connoisseurs of world literature need to spend some time acquainting themselves with the Divan of Hafiz, one of the foremost collections of Persian verse. Scholars agree this volume has exerted a singularly important influence on Middle Eastern culture, akin to Shakespeare's role in the sphere of Western letters.

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Download or read book Poems for the Millennium Volume Four written by Jerome Rothenberg and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Global anthology of twentieth-century poetry"--Back cover.