Word: discussion
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...content to be less profound, original, or mature." The first three chapters of the work sketch the development of French literature till the close of the eighteenth century, that the reader may be reminded of those authors whose influence is still felt. The chapters that follow, however, discuss only those writers who have made material contributions to the field of French literature, or who mark advance or new departure. The language throughout the book is simple, the style clear, and the author is to be congratulated upon the success of his labor...
Professor Doerpfeld then proceeded to discuss and refute various arguments adduced in support of the traditional view, namely, those based on the language of Vitruvius, on the theory that a stage was needed in order to enable the audience to see the action; and, finally, the supposed evidence of the theatre at Megalopolis and of certain pictures upon Greek vases from lower Italy. He showed that not only is the evidence of the plays themselves and also of other branches of literature in favor of the united action of actors and chorus on the same orchestral level, but that...
This morning in Harvard 1, at 12 o'clock, Professor Dorpfeld will discuss the situation of Enneacrunus, the famous fountain of Athens which Thucydides tells us, in the fifteenth chapter of the second book of his History, was beautified and adorned by the tyrant Pisistratus. His interpretation of this famous passage will give members of the University a capital opportunity to observe his method...
This afternoon there is to be a conference between several members of the Faculty and some twenty or more undergraduates, who are interested in athletics, to discuss the celebration of athletic victories. We are glad that such a measure is to be taken, for we think that this is the possible way of bringing about a complete understanding between the Faculty and the students upon this subject, and the result will doubtless be an arrangement that will be satisfactory to both. It is a great satisfaction to know that there was a movement on foot among the students, before...
MERMAID CLUB.- A scene from Heywood's "A Woman Killed with Kindness," will be rendered in character at 35 Hastings, Friday, at 8 p. m. The club will then discuss the works of Beaumont and Fletcher, Middleton, Ford, and Massinger, as illustrating the decline of the Elizabethan drama. This meeting is open to members of English...