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by Luisa Tetrazzini and Enrico Caruso--the former having a most formidable bosum, and undoubtedly capable of prolonged, protracted, perhaps even painful musical exhalations.

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Trying to find the exact formulation of the quotation from the previous post, I did find this rather nice on-line compendium of Burke's writing. It includes Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontent, Reflections on the Revolution in France and Letters on a Regicide Peace.

Here's another listing, for those interested, including a wider variety of works.

that John Dryden, one of the greatest of the crop of late 17th century writers actually composed a Life of St. Francis Xavier and, it is reputed in the intro a life of St. Ignatius. Haven't read 'em so I don't have any idea how "fair" they might be, but it came as news to me.

Via Summa Minutiae. Find them here.

An online version of the : a chronicle of the rulers of Rome that takes in the period between Suetonius's Twelve Caesars ( and Tacitus' Annals) and Procopius's Secret History. Very nice find. Seems I have much to thank Waugh for. This includes lives of a great many mostly unheard-of Emperors and pretenders to the throne. Enjoy.

Ten Reasons in Latin and English.

Campion's "Brag" or Challenge to the Privy Council