Word: authorities
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...prize, held over from last year, went to French Philosopher & Author Henri Bergson. Philosopher Bergson, bedridden, in Paris, remarked "I am greatly honored.'' Achievement: akinetic system of philosophy which rejects all generalizations except the concept that reality is neither more nor less than the incessant evolutions of thought-time...
TYPICAL of Sabitini's general run of novels, this work neither reaches up to the high standard set by "Scaramouche" and "Captain Blood" nor does it approach the level of mediocrity which this author occasionally strikes...
...Significance. An old friend, talking Blettsworthy out of his cynicism, reflects the author's faith in the power of man's will. Mr. Wells' prolific and contradictory satires and Utopias are abundant evidence that he has not always had this faith, but has developed it gradually, epitomizing it in The Open Conspiracy. Whatever the burden of proof, Rampole Island is more than excellent satire, replete with symbolism and analogy; it is an eminently good yarn packed with humor, humanity, and occasional high adventure...
...Author. But it is as sociologist rather than artist that Mr. Wells wishes to be known. Student of chemistry, physics, biology, his scientific mind repeatedly comes to the rescue of emotions that have been too quick to accept a new theory. Honest, he is not afraid to satirize opinions he himself has passionately held. His wit is sharpest when he is in a temper (in person or in print), but he is a good listener and efficient host-unusual virtues for a man of genius. At 62, his intellectual vitality is almost equalled by his physical energy-his father...
...preface to English-speaking readers Author Wassermann explains that he is recounting a notorious incident of German history to illustrate a universal abuse; for in the youthful victim of a political intrigue he sees the symbol of all misunderstood children. By such explicit labeling the author hopes to establish his book as something more than the excellent historical novel which a large and enthusiastic European public thought...