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I had taken up my position under the portico of one of those vast palaces with which Ravenna abounds, and whose splendors recall its ancient importance, and contrast so forcibly with its pres ent decayed and deserted appearance.
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The Gift of Affection: A Christmas and New-Year's Present (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a sweeping, chronological journey through friendship from an historical and literary perspective. The author illuminates the profound impact that friendship has had on art, philosophy, and everyday life from ancient times through the present day. In exploring the perspectives of thinkers, writers, and people from all walks of life, the author shows that friendship is a complex, multifaceted subject which has been interpreted in many different ways. The author demonstrates how friendship has been used to understand big ideas such as morality, love, and the meaning of life and examines the concept of friendship in contexts as diverse as ancient Greek philosophy, medieval courtly love, and the modern women's movement. By delving deeply into the literature and history of friendship, the book uncovers new insights into this fundamental human relationship. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331107507_0
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The Gift of Affection A Christmas and NewYear's Present Classic Reprint
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