Word: writer
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From 1646 to 1658 Moliere lived the miserable life of a provincial actor. The hardships which he had to undergo embittered him, and this very bitterness taught him to reflect. These twelve years were of incalculable benefit to Moliere, for in them he thoroughly mastered his profession of writer and comedian. His view was greatly broadened. Whereas other writers like Boileau, Feuillet, Bourget and Dumas fils, treat only of Parisian scenes and characters, Moliere by his extensive travel and wide observation was enabled to portray, with a striking reality, the life and the characters of the provinces. Many...
...communication published in another column draws some very pertinent lessons from our recent defeat in the debate with Yale. The first point made by the writer, while undoubtedly true, is a matter of debating tactics and requires no comment here. The second point, however, is one that demands the serious attention of every one interested in intercollegiate debating...
...prose pieces the two which impress the reader the most are "The Yielding of Luke Armstrong," by J. A. Macy, and a consideration of "The Epic Value of Scenes in Stevenson's Writings," by F. L. Waldo. The former is a well writen and cleverly told story. The writer deals with a comparatively hackneyed subject in an interesting way. Although in one or two places he is a trifle unreal, as a whole the story is successful and readable. The consideration of Stevenson's work deals with the striking characteristic of that author,- his vividness of style. As the author...
...through their untiring efforts our publications are, and have long been, the standards for the papers of other colleges. If this eminence is to be maintained the papers must have "the interest and backing of the entire student body." Our publications are not for "literary societies," as the writer for the Advocate would have us believe. They are serious, earnest efforts to report the life of the University. As such they should have hearty support...
...cause of considerable annoyance to a professor and has delayed the work of a large course. While such an affair might have a humerous side, it is unpleasnt to think that any one would send this notice after reflection of what the consequences would be. Not only does the writer take it upon himself to stop the work of several hundred other men, but by sending such word to the CRIMSON, there is danger that instructors lose confidence in the paper and deprive it of one of its most useful features. To guard against this result we must rely wholly...