Word: life
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Lyman, who is to give the lecture this year, is Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at the Union Theological Seminary, in New York. As an author, he has written several books on theology, two of which are, "Theology and Human Problems" and "Experience of God in Modern Life." In addition to writing books, he has also been a steady contributor to various theological and philosophical magazines...
...village-people of strange ancestries, of dark longings. The central figure, more acted upon than acting, is one Theodosia Bell, born of a lustful father and a pallid mother. Briefly, the story deals with her girlhood; it develops her being, shows her as a neurotic, pitifully inadequate to face life alone and yet deprived of every supporting hand. It traces her relations with her father's illegitimate children-three mulattos of varying degrees of insanity. It follows Theodosia herself through an awful period of mania. And in the end it leaves her in a pastoral security, safe enough but nevertheless...
There are few people in the ordinary walks of life who have not at least six weeks of free time yearly, even if not consecutive time, to give to reading and, through extension courses and other agencies they may have suggestion and guidance in that reading. The experiment at Harvard will be watched with great interest, and not alone by those who desire college careers. Its results, if successful, may lead to the adoption of "reading periods" for self education outside of college walls. New York Times...
MANY tales have been written from the first wanderings of Aeneas to the romantic adventures of the Sea Devil of the World War, but few have truly portrayed the life a sailor leads. Conrad has written of the romance and horrors of the sea, but in "The Wayward Man," one learns of the more truthful elements. In this story, Mr. Ervine has vividly painted the dirty forecastle of a square-rigger, the rotten pea soup and greasy pork, and the honors of serving under a "Blue Nose," who tied a boy to the mizzen fife for the whole...
...story is not only of the sea, but also of the urban life of Ireland and the struggle of a strong dynamic man, quite out of place in his natural surroundings. One feels certain that Robert Dun woody is destined for the sea, and yet, after serving his desires for several years, he returns to marry and settle down. It is very evident that he is most unhappy in his new surroundings, and in dealing with the outcome of this unfortunate crisis, Mr. Ervine has built up an exceedingly strong climax...