Word: might
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...tragedy which Mr. Taine particularly dwells on as a masterpiece of Byron's productions is "Manfred"; he even likens it to Goethe's "Faust." It is, however, fortunate for the poet, that he mentions his having heard "Faust" but once, or he might be accused of plagiarism. And yet "Manfred" is not an English idea; its conception is foreign to the spirit of English poetry, and like "Werner," which we know to be an imitation, shows its German origin. Manfred has, like Faust, control over the spirit-world; like Faust, he summons them to do his bidding; but their efforts...
...peculiar ideas on religion, some very fair reasoning, and curious statements, which, amongst all the grand imagery and marked characters, are apt to somewhat disturb the mind of a cursory reader. The object of these remarks is to suggest that Mr. Taine, in doing Byron's "Manfred" full justice, might have given some of his other dramas a more prominent place, which they certainly deserve...
...upon recitations, as an experiment which if not successful would not be repeated, a favor to the students was intended, whose future continuance would depend upon their appreciation of it. If the numbers constantly present at these exercises next year should not be greatly diminished, the next Senior Class might expect to have the same privilege. We think that two considerations have been overlooked. In the first place, the experiment will be tried next year under peculiarly unfavorable auspices, simply because it is an experiment. The reaction so common under all similar circumstances, when any restraint is first removed, will...
...ought to be expected, from the nature of these papers. I do not wish even to argue that this is not perfectly right; but I should like to call attention to the fact that a certain class of articles are not as a general rule popular, although their character might at first lead one to expect otherwise. I refer to humorous productions...
...year, and in conclusion, drawing his inspiration from "Req. Physics," presented a very pleasing picture of the two societies shining as sister stars in the College firmament. Mr. Bradford spoke of the unusual good feeling that had existed between the societies during the present year, and hoped that it might continue hereafter...