Word: characterized
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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18. Does Mr. Meredith's delineation of character place him among the great novelists of the century?
The character of Monsieur Jourdain, taken by H. Warren Cram '97, was most excellently followed out. Though a most difficult part, his accent is perfect, and his interpretation of the part of a simpleton is most amusing. Nicole, the servant, though he spoke too quickly and his accent is not...
Against this evil influence of patronage, there have been constitutional checks but they have been superficial. Such provisions as that no member of Congress shall hold office and that of the advice and consent of the Senate on all appointments mean nothing. Our real safeguard is in the sturdy sense...
Mr. Hutton's previous books of similar character on "Florence," "Venice," "London," "Edinburgh," and "Jerusalem," are a sufficient indication of the motive and style of the present volume and of the accuracy and care with which it has been prepared.
In commenting on the editorial in the Graduates' Magazine which complains of sensational and "padded" Harvard news written by students for the Boston papers, he says: that such reports are caused by the foolish and lawless spirit displayed by undergraduates in their celebrations, and that a good tempering influence is...