Word: writer
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Wadsworth, is an imperfect sketch of a very common place type. In "Uncle Paul," William James, Jr., has strung three incidents, not closely related, into a connected story. "The Hum-Drum Company," by F. R. DuBois, is out of the ordinary run, and after the writer once gets started, the story moves easily, needing no effort on the reader's part. "Sammie Bent's Stripes," by Frank Simonds, is nothing more than an anecdote, but it is well told, with perfect harmony of detail. "Hunting," by J. C. Grew, is a commendable attempt at word-painting. "Merton...
...number. Taking Christopher Marlowe as its chief character, it has the advantage of being out of the ordinary run. The story draws a picture which is harmonious and yet has no suggestion of stiffness. "Off Shore," by J. C. Grew, is original in plan, and after the writer gets fairly under way, finishes creditably, although the reader is left with an unsatisfied curiosity as to many details of the scene. "Among the Firs," by W. James, Jr., consists of three short sketches of life in the woods, each of which, though rather slight, has the merit of unity...
...justify such a lengthy display of cheap and unhealthy sentiment. The poetry is better than usual. "Saint Catherine of the Oratory," by B. Fortescue, moves easily, and is simple, almost too simple, in fact. The other verses, "Street Songs," by W. Stevens, are of a higher level. The writer shows good dramatic power, having even in this light verse an ability to say the right thing, which makes one wish to see more of his work...
...Justin Winsor Prize of $100 offered by the American Historical Association will be awarded this year to the writer of the best unpublished monograph, based on original investigation in American history, that shall be submitted to the committee on award on or before October 1, 1900. In making the award the committee will take into consideration not only clearness of expression, logical arrangement and literary form. The successful essay will be published by the American Historical Association. All correspondence should be addressed to the chairman of the committee, Charles M. Andrews, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania...
...present writer is too unfamiliar with the dialect of the English countries to attempt to criticise that of "A Child of All Fools," by Rowland Thomas. The plot is slight, the suggestion vague, but the characters as individuals are well drawn and the dialogue is well worked...