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...number includes three pieces of verse, only one of which contains anything remotely resembling even lukewarm tar. Mr. Rickaby's sonnet about the clash and reconciliation of his Muse and his Love, though smooth enough, is cloyed with pale pink, saccharine sentiment. Mr. Nelson's "Early Frost" is skillful work on a mighty theme; but its figures, although effective hints in themselves, are too familiar to be easily coordinated into a single, sharp effect. Mr. Murray Sheehan's two sonnets on "Fate," however, bear more clearly the stamp of vitalizing human experience. One feels that Mr. Murray is saying something...
...should, not begin with Greeks and end with grunts. For R. W. Chubb's statement of "The Position of the Internationalists of Europe" the reader will feel grateful for a timely, informative article. There is but one story; better so than to lower the standard. "The Finger of the Muse" advisedly deals in experience true to boy life, and presents it with a light touch that removes crudity. This is not the moment to carp: the "Monthly" is in able hands...
...deplorable condition of American fiction. In spite of his iteration, the reviewer is not convinced that American novels are as bad as Mr. Seldes believes, nor is he much enlightened by such a paradox as this: "They offer vividness, interest, lightness of touch, superficial interest; What perverse tenth muse broods over them, then, that they result only in stupidity, dullness, vanity, and vexation of spirit?" Can a vivid and interesting book be at the same time stupid and dull? Yet the article shows the author an acute observer of literary matters, with a pronounced taste of his own. His chief...
...Seldom does the chance present itself for her to meet all her rivals at once and to demonstrate conclusively the products of perfect training plus natural ability. It is generally conceded that the fight for second place will be between the fortnightly quill wielders and the followers of the Muse. Few sporting authorities expect the joke-smiths to finish; if, however, they are as quick on their feet as they are in amassing millions from quasi-effective advertising, the enigmatic aggregation from Mt. Auburn street may spring a surprise...
...Living Room of the Union has, among other conveniences, a grand-piano. Unfortunately, however, it is used more by tyros struggling with Orpheus' muse, (who are being worsted in the struggle), than by experienced and able musicians. Properly used, a piano would be an indispensable addition to the comforts of the Living Room; used as it now is, it serves but to render unbearable the hours of postprandial reflection in the Union...