As God’s own Prophet eats in Paradise.

The Principal Jews

And we have manuscripts in peacock styles

By Ali of Damascus; we have swords

Engraved with storks and apes and crocodiles,

And heavy beaten necklaces, for Lords.

J. E. Flecker (1885–1915),

The Golden Journey to Samarkand

6. In what respects are the following passages realistic? What are the chief aspects of realism in poetry? Are there any periods in our literature when realism was a prominent feature?

(1)Tam was able