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...announcement by the College Office of five new half-courses starting after the examinations throws some interesting sidelights on the ever enlarging field of activity of the University. The list includes one course by Professor Henri Guy, the exchange professor sent over by the French Government on "The Sonnet in French Literature," and one to be given by Professor Hotne of the University of Patua on "The History and Government of India." The list follows...
...have come round to the ballad. We cannot, and do not wish to, escape. Mr. Benet may brood over the sonnet (there are 16 in the book), but it will only flicker; it will not shine. For the sonnet's Procrustean tyranny will brook no revolt: the breather of cadences is either stretched or beheaded--both equally painful...
...steadfast muscles draw my sonnet...
...closing date of the prize story competition. Though they need not be limited to such a field, stories about college life, or with college life as a background, will receive particular attention. The essay should be preferably on some undergraduate topic of current interest, while the sonnet may be on any subject, including love. The latter provision is a change from last year, as is the provision that the sonnets need not be in Petrarchan form. Further details regarding the competitions, in each of which a $25 prize is offered, may be obtained at Advocate House any evening between...
Continuing in its precedent set last year, the Harvard Advocate announces three prize competitions for the best story, essay or sonnet submitted by any undergraduate of the University not a member of the Advocate Board. A prize of $25 is offered for the best story presented on or before December 1, 1920. Similar prizes will be given for the best essay and the best sonnet, which are due March 2 and June 1, 1921, respectively. The essay should be preferably on some undergraduate topic of current interest, while the sonnet may be on any subject except love. The full regulations...