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XIIII. The city of Sarras
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XIIII. The city of Sarras

Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911 · [ca. 1893–1902]

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The island city of Sarras, as viewed from the sea. While the island is a fictional one tied to the Arthurian legend, the story locates it near Egypt. -- Adapted from: An outline of this version of the legend by Henry James.

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