Word: restorationism
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"What is required is something at once far more fundamental, far more drastic and far more embracing-the recovery of the inherent principles which guided and empowered 'the great tradition.' More specifically, the reaffirmation of the organic unity of Truth, and therefore of true knowledge . . . the restoration of...
Since the Brattle Theatre Company has shown in "The Country Girl" that Restoration comedy can be sparkling and enjoyable in modern hands, there is good reason to be disappointed in the current production of "The Roaring Girl." The major disappointment is the play itself. It is a farce by Thomas...
It is no coincidence, either, that Nancy Walker seems to be onstage when most of the delightful putting much gusto into her acting as the roaring girl, she still manages to extract a good deal of humor from her material. It is not Restoration wit that gets the laughs when...
In spite of the brave attempt of director Temple and the cast, "The Roaring Girl" is often a tedious bit of theatrical fare. It is too strained, too contrived to be truly entertaining today. Long speeches come and go without conveying much meaning; a good deal of the famed Restoration...
But the counterbalancing gains--the restoration of European confidence in the United States, the re-establishment of United Nations prestige, the clarification of American policy, the improved chance of achieving peace in Korea--are overwhelming. President Truman has performed an act of true statesmanship, and deserves the thanks of the...