Word: great
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...newest books in the series of German Classics for American students is a compilation of selections from Lessing's prose works, representative of his varied ability as a literary and dramatic critic, philosopher and dramatic critic, philosopher and theologian. Owing to the fact that a great deal of Lessing's best work was frequently in fragmentary form. Mr. Horatio Stevens White of Cornell University felt that some sort of an abridged edition of the great German author's writings should be given to the public. Lessing has never had all the credit due him, and it is hoped that this...
Appended to the selections is a collection of letters which give an insight into Lessing's character and stimulate the reader to a farther study of his career. Biographical notes scattered throughout the book are interesting in their matter and of great assistance...
...petition, and two professors have had the kindness to explain their views on the subject more fully by letter. A mistake was made in addressing the envelopes so that a number of law school men received postal cards instead of the instructors in college. We should deem it a great kindness if those instructors who have not received the petition, would let us know their opinion in the matter. The petition will be sent to the corporation some time this week and we hope that every man who has not sent in a reply will do so at once...
Every year the members of the photographic committee of the senior class have been put to a great deal of unnecessary exertion and worry by the dilatoriness of a few members of their class in getting photographed. As a result, the CRIMSON, towards the spring of the year, is flooded with notices from the committee, begging the members of the class to be more prompt in this matter. Such a condition of affairs should cease. All expect to be photographed ultimately, but from a natural sluggishness of disposition, many postpone this, as other things, until the last moment. The force...
...ground is too wet for tennis and until spring there is no way for a man to take exercise except in the gymnasium, and I know that many would be glad of an opportunity to exercise in the open air. The hare and hound runs have been a great success in the fall. and I see no reason why they should not prove a success now. If the Athletic Association do not feel like giving cups for their runs, let them simply get them up and I am sure that many would join in them. If, however, the Athletic Association...