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Word: book (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...White's book is a running story of one man's reactions to the "emanations" which New York City will transmit to anyone sensitive enough to receive them. From an "ex-speakeasy in East 53rd Street," for instance, come these emanations...

Author: By John G. Simon, | Title: New York: Loving Analysis | 12/15/1949 | See Source »

...would seem, at first glance, that no man could write a book called "Here is New York" and have it mean anything. To talk sense about a city compassing 8,000,000 more or less neurotic individuals, 8,000,000 different dreams, and 8,000,000 secret vices would appear impossible and any attempt in that direction preposterous...

Author: By John G. Simon, | Title: New York: Loving Analysis | 12/15/1949 | See Source »

...Here is New York" is rarely analytical; it is through emotional, so effectively emotional that few readers will be able to reject the sensations that it offers. But the only readers who will fully appreciate White's book will be New Yorkers, who have lived among the profoundly felt New York's "emanations" all their lives, but who have not until now seen them articulated...

Author: By John G. Simon, | Title: New York: Loving Analysis | 12/15/1949 | See Source »

...Center is well-equipped to handle group meetings, illustrated lectures, record recitals, and informal gatherings of plays and poetry, as well as round table discussions of problems related to the interpretation of the various cultures represented by the Center's stock of books, slides, records, reproductions, and realia. Both informal parties and special lectures are presented by the clubs, whose membership numbers anywhere form 15 to 60. Refreshments--beer for the German Club, wine or sherry for most of the others--follow their meetings. The Harvard Council of Foreign Language Clubs, including a representative from each group, makes suggestions...

Author: By Petter B. Taub, | Title: Now in Fourth Year, Modern Language Center Mixes Scholarship with Informal Atmosphere | 12/13/1949 | See Source »

John Rockwell had trouble during the early part of last Saturday's game, but he dropped in 20 points in the second period to lead the varsity's scoring. Rockwell will be paired at his standard pivot post with Ed Smith, whose book shot has been hitting with pleasing consistency...

Author: By Paul W. Mandel, | Title: Varsity Cagers Meet Fast Eagles in Garden Tonight | 12/13/1949 | See Source »

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