Word: modernes
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
There is a power and vitality in Shakespeare's play that reminds one somewhat of some modern drama. Here we see the eternal triangle, in this case King Henry, Queen Katharine and Anne Bullen; here we have the noble here, condemned to death by the wily villain, heroically bidding the crowd goodby. Here, too, is the court room scene, but (Heaven be praised!) no one recognizes the prosecuting attorney as a long lost father, or vice- versa. There is a ball room scene, a garden scene--who says that Shakespeare isn't modern? The lights and shadows of King Henry...
...medicine is on the verge of seeing that health is relaxation and all danger whether to mind or body is due to nervous tension. The Advocate's leading editorial on "Advice to Freshmen" is in accordance with this theory in warning them not to plan their day with detailed modern efficiency. It is well written but it has its value only as a counsel of perfection for those who have a strong purpose which enables them to over-ride all such trivialities as planning and forethought. It is also good for those who think that without genius they may, through...
...quite clear. Yet in a sense plumbing is a classical theme; the pipes, by which the water was conducted through the Roman baths were early examples of the plumber's art and no doubt a comprehensive academic dissertation on the subject would trace their relation to the modern bath...
...fatal first step? Will there yet be regular courses in plumbing at Harvard and post graduate instruction in gas-fitting? Will retired bathtub manufacturers endow professorships there and steel-makers and motor car manufacturers found technical schools and establish scholarships in their lines? There are more things in a modern college education than were once dreamed of. New York World...
...International Polity Club has taken up the work of organization for the year. The Club is dedicated to the promotion of the thoughtful study and discussion of modern international problems with a view to the definition of an American policy which shall be a contribution to the peace and better government of the world. It believes that international peace may be secured only by a process of continual readjustment, and by the growth of democratic control of governments and foreign policies. It is composed of men of widely varying beliefs and welcomes the fullest expression of opinion. It invites...