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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Very late in the year appeared Thomas Hardy's "Human Show, Far Phantasies, Songs, and Trifles," a book of poems which, though chiefly written late in his life show that this very great writer still has undiminished strength and beauty of expression, quiet wit and sometimes grim but always sympathetic outlook. John Masefield's "Trial of Jesus" is a dramatic rendering of the gospel narrative, using largely the biblical expressions in a manner which is decidedly interesting. As acted in Masefield's own small theatre it is said to have been moving and impressive. Cameron Rogers has compiled an interesting...
This review of the January number of the Advocate was written especially for the Crimson by Merie Colby '24, a former Pegasus of the Advocate...
...Dutch", by D. H. Munroe, which is pleasant and capable, and "The New Organ", by Donald Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has a distinct and restrained style which shows much promise of future development. The versatility of the present Advocate is exemplified in the "Three Sketches", by Warren J. Nash, written in surprisingly excellent French, and not negligible from a literary point of view...
...glancing back at the lines he has written, your reviewer feels that his praise, while not stinted, is nevertheless just and to the point. If the courtesy of the Advocate had not forestalled him from purchasing his copy at the newsstand, he had readily parted with thirty-five cents for so entertaining an hour. There is in the current number surprisingly little that is adolescent, little that does not bear the stamp of mature literary discretion. In your reviewer's humble opinion, the rejuvenation of the College's oldest paper has resulted in a charm, a distinction, and an engaging...
...Herald is opening this page to bring before the public the work of the college comics in this part of the country, and has selected the Lampoon as a suitable opener. The story is to be written by R. K. Lamb '28, and gives a chance for a fitting celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of this periodical. It will tell in detail the story of how the Lampoon has laughed at and been laughed at by Harvard College for half a century. Following this history of the University humorous magazine, excerpts from the best of past issues will be reprinted...