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Attack on the provin- ciality of English literature Arnold's concept of English society Early training Gradual acceptance of his theory. that place him first among Victorian critics and high among those few European critics who have ...
Attack on the provin- ciality of English literature Arnold's concept of English society Early training Gradual acceptance of his theory. that place him first among Victorian critics and high among those few European critics who have ...
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... English serves as a lingua franca and is taught throughout the schools . In Malaysia , India , and Hong Kong , English has an official status , is taught in schools , is spoken widely among the educated classes , and is the language of ...
... English serves as a lingua franca and is taught throughout the schools . In Malaysia , India , and Hong Kong , English has an official status , is taught in schools , is spoken widely among the educated classes , and is the language of ...
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... English had gradually superseded French among the upper classes . When the first complete translation of the Bible into English em- erged , it became the object of violent controversy be- cause it was inspired by the heretical teachings ...
... English had gradually superseded French among the upper classes . When the first complete translation of the Bible into English em- erged , it became the object of violent controversy be- cause it was inspired by the heretical teachings ...
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