Word: retelle
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śMore unexpectedly, Dr. A. Conan Doyle chooses in his Memories and Adventures* to retell the events of an active life in brisk, episodic wise, shedding less light on the adventures of his soul than on his skill with the harpoon.
Already one play has lived and died in an effort to retell the general narrative theme of Abie's Irish Rose. Reports from distant parts indicate that the producers of this uncannily successful product will spend much money through the season exhorting the population to beware of imitations.
The President had picked an opportune minute to rap the Senate, for the reputation of Francis J. Heney is unpleasant in several particulars. California papers were quick to retell the story of "San Francisco's reign of terror." A rich man, Adolph Spreckles, animated by vanity or patriotic zeal...
The French press took occasion to retell the story of how the world's most noted pianist was expelled from Russia after playing for Tzar Alexander III. The gist of this tale:
Here often the Fifties and Sixties will praise To new fledged classes "the good old days;" And Eighties and Nineties will meet to inspire The recreant present with old time fire. Here friends-old friends-will make their tryst And grasp once more dear comrade's fist. They'll laugh...