Word: conceits
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...that the implied self-criticism is forgotten. Two highly articulate, intelligent, bellicose writers cannot help being in a measure valuable. But it would be difficult to prove that Messrs. Mencken & Nathan, in their tremendous excitement, have done very much more than amuse the few and increase the already overwhelming conceit of the many...
...received due publicity. Before he was many hours old, it had leaked out through indiscretions, "intentional or otherwise," that the baby's features are "exactly like those of his illustrious father," which was rightfully considered an impossible piece of propaganda, typical, said critics, of Il Duce's conceit...
...constantly wipes his nose with gusto on a homespun sleeve; 2) Sir Harry's habit of "forcing" new songs written by himself (and for sale in the lobby) on an audience which gives vocal and unmistakable signs that it wants chiefly his "old favorites"; 3) the extreme conceit and cocksureness with which Sir Harry presumes to address his audiences, a mannerism which delights some proletarian* hearers, but causes many sturdy citizens quietly to withdraw; 4) the primitive range and calibre of Sir Harry's voice, which, while it is the very touchstone of his magic, also bears testimony at every...
...Significance. Author Jameson contradicts the conceit which makes many women writers concentrate on the opposite sex. Her best characters have all been women. Her themes, it is true, often concern women doing men's work, organizing their lives toward a new freedom. The Lovely Ship in manner bears some resemblance to the writings of Joseph Hergesheimer, but Miss Jameson is more interested in making her people live than in describing ten-course dinners. Her performance in this book is one of almost pure perfection. An intention beautifully realized excuses an occasional prolixity. An infrequent weakness is overbalanced by Miss...
...away completely. Do you think women fear male criticism whether they wear knickers or hoop-skirts to play golf ? Never believe it! No, but women are sick and tired of having to share golf clubs with rude men, men with fat stomachs and dirty cigars, dirtier language, boasting, conceit, overbearing attitude on the course when they drive right into women who are playing and treat us like lepers. They cannot hit decent shots or act decently. Half the time they are drunk while playing and debauch the little caddies with their stories and actions. It is to get away from...