CHAPTER XII.

IN LITERATURE 123-147

Spain's Prosperity Stimulates Literature.--Lavish Provisions for Education.--Caliphs Patrons of Learning.--Vast Libraries Embodying the Knowledge of the Day.--Poetry Especially Fostered.--Story-telling.--Jewish and Moorish Poetry Contrasted.--Jehuda Ha Levy.--Charisi.--Gabirol.--Moses Ben Ezra.