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...Alessandro Manzoni's death. His phrasing in this is characteristic: "I desire that, even abroad as in the kingdom, we remember that date by fitting ceremonies." Manzoni is the dominant figure of modern Italian literature; one who has done more for its advance and the standardization of its diction than any other modern writer, and whose chief work "I Promessi Sposi", marks practically the beginning of the Italian novel: Mussolini's choice, as usual shows eminent good taste and balance. He plays the role of man of letters as well as statesman...
Professor Lowes, in closing, discussed "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained", emphasizing their magnificent romance and wonderful diction by reading several passages from them. "One finds in these living works of Milton", he concluded, "what one brings to them, each reader getting a different reaction and meaning. If you read Milton expecting to find him interesting, you will surely find...
...Louise Homer assisting. In a long and trying program, traveling from Bach and Palestrina through Brahms to Bossi and Coleridge-Taylor they outdid themselves. Were their talents not so well known hereabouts, much might be said of their round and liquid sustained tones, their inclsive staccati, their impeccable diction, their lightnesses and their depths; as it is, a few words about their programme will suffice...
...Lambert did not grasp all the possibilities that the almost Shavian character of Alceste offers,--playing it throughout in a cold, grave key, approaching monotony; but his rich voice, expressive gestures, and finished diction go far to make up any deficiency. M. Ravet created, with delicate strokes of characterization, a very true Oronte. M. Gerval and M. Stern maintained the Moliere tradition of overplaying the society gallants. The well-known letter scene of the last act, in which they play such a prominent part, was, however, most disappointing in its careless, hurried, unthinking development. Mlle. Berendt, Mme. Marsans...
Practical French Exercises, Translation, Grammatical Exercises, Grammatical Theory. Written Composition, Pronunciation and Diction, Vocabulary and Formation of Words, Syntax, Conversation, Diction Phonetics, French Literature, History of France, Geography, Philology, Vocabulary Technique, Commercial Correspondence, and several other commercial courses. Ample opportunity will be found on the voyage to confer with advisers as to the courses to pursue...