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Dates: during 1920-1929
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But such changes as these are only superficial; they make the poem structurally more successful and plot more clear--they do not mark the fundamental difference between Mr. Robinson and his predecessors. Both Malory and the earlier writers tell the story in terms of action; Mr. Robinson in terms of...

Author: By Theodore SPENCER G., | Title: Three Modern Poets Seek the Past of Myth and History | 4/11/1927 | See Source »

And I am afraid he cannot give an unequivocal answer. Mr. Robinson has written a beautiful poem, the best he has published since "Lancelot": but it is not entirely successful. Granted his, method of attack, it is necessary that his characters should be vivid and distinct, their personalities clearly differentiated...

Author: By Theodore SPENCER G., | Title: Three Modern Poets Seek the Past of Myth and History | 4/11/1927 | See Source »

Most men know pretty clearly in advance why they choose to concentrate in English. English literature (including American literature) is one of the most immediately attractive fields of study, and one which everybody knows something of before he comes to college. A knowledge of it leads to, or aids in...

Author: By J. S. P. tatlock, | Title: Choosing A Field of Concentration | 4/4/1927 | See Source »

Dr. Davison will not only outline Beethoven's varied career and describe his works, but he will demonstrate by playing on the piano. Mr. Woodworth, who is director of the Radcliffe Choral Society, will assist Dr. Davison in the course of the lecture, playing several duets with the latter, as...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STUDENT VAGABOND | 4/1/1927 | See Source »

President Haley Fiske of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.: "I said: 'Simply great!' to describe my sensations upon finding my Manhattan home and office filled with flowers and presents for my 75th birthday, last week. Five minutes after I reached my desk (at 9:45 as usual), my...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Mar. 28, 1927 | 3/28/1927 | See Source »

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