Word: corday
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...better work. A translation of the second epode of Horace, by Mr. Isham, which received a Sargent prize, is in many respects a masterpiece of direct, literal translation. But much of the strength of the work is lost through the absence of the Latin. "The Defence of Charlette Corday," by Mr. E. B. Harvey, is a powerful piece of dramatic writing. The author has put himself well into the spirit of his work and shows an appreciation of unity. Such writing as this cannot be too highly praised...