Word: authority
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...feelings of a man happily situated in college life, but not fully satisfied with himself, are described in "A Study in Happiness," under "Topics of the Day." The author describes his gloomy memories of unfortunate actions, and doubts as to the general success of his life. He concludes, however, that he is really happy, and that "even though ignorance be bliss, it is by no means folly to be wise...
...Herrick contributes a translation from the French of M. Guy de Manpassant. He well portrays the depth of meaning in the few chosen pages of the author...
...important changes have been made in the catalogue. In the first place, the titles of all the books which appear in the Bulletin are printed on cards. The second change consists (1) in distributing the cards for the works of Greek and Latin authors and of the church Fathers to their natural alphabetical places in the authors' catalogue, keeping with each author's works-as at present-the works relating to him; and (2) in addition to the same catalogue the works relating to other authors-now under Biography and Bibliography; placing the works which treat of any author after...
...supervision of Professor Ernest M. Pease of Bowdoin. To secure permanent editions of uniform merit, the work has been distributed among a large number of special editors, whose names are among the most celebrated Latin scholars in our American colleges. This series will be made up of the Latin authors usually read in colleges, and will include, for the use of advanced scholars portions of those authors which have been omitted in former editions. Each edition will contain an essay on the special characteristics of the author's style, followed by a full commentary and index. Among the numbers...
...announcement for English 9 is as follows: The author to be read next is Jane Austen. The following order is recommended: Pride and Prejudice, Emma Mansfield Park, Northanges Abbey, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility...