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...followed for about two months by the reading and interpretation of inscriptions contained in Hicks's Manual of Greek Historical Inscriptions. Evening readings were held once each week during three months, at which members of the school read and expounded a set portion of the Acharnians and of the Oedipus at Colonus. From the beginning of the year until March the school held a weekly session, at which reports were made. These reports included items of archaeological news, reviews of new books, the discussion of topics suggested by reading, and the presentation of brief papers on set themes. A great...
This week's Nation contains a very interesting description of the recent production of the Greek tragedy, "OEdipus" at Cambridge, England. Comparisons are drawn between the styles of the various actors there and at the performance of the same play here in Sanders Theatre a few years ago. The author closes his remarks by "I would say that the difference between the two representations of 'King OEdipus"- apart from the music of which I have already spoken-is the difference between painting and sculpture. The American play was sculpturesque and the English play was picturesque...
...John Daniel Barry, "The Lament of OEdipus." - Sophocles...
...John Daniel Barry. "The Lament of OEdipus." - Sophocles...
...George Riddle, the Oedipus of the memorable performance of "Oedipus Tyrannus" which was given here in '81, will follow Sarah Bernhardt at the Hollis Street Theatre on Monday, April 11th, appearing for the first time in the "Earl," a play written expressly for him by Edgar Fawcett. Mr. Riddle's return to the stage excites much interest here, where his exceptional ability and admirable social qualities are warmly remembered. During the three years preceding the Greek play Mr. Riddle was instructor in elocution in the college and created a new and decided interest in the subject. He has already...