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...Care," and "Dialogues," translated from Gregory's Latin, the "History of the World" and the "Consolation of Philosophy," adopted from Boethius, and the "History of the Church of England," translated from Baeda. It is the translations form Boethius which show best the literary genius of the King. Many parts depend in no way upon the original text, but are Alfred's own work. Comparing this translation of Boethius with that of Chaucer, some five centuries later, and of Queen Elizabeth, we find it far excels them both, in its finer style, dignity, and simplicity of phrase. In short, Alfred...
Again, a story may depend on its plot for sustaining the reader's attention. Indeed if the plot can be made sufficiently attractive, the characters may be kept entirely in the background, as in the case in many of Poe's pseudo-scientific tales...
...mapping of the Middlesex region is of considerable interest, for on the interpretation of the structure of its geological formations depend important points in the geological history of Eastern Massachusetts...
Those entering will be divided into sections and the winners of each section will constitute the semi-final round. To the winning pair, cups will be awarded and the final make-up of the team to play Yale in April, will depend to a great extent, upon the individual showing in this tournament...
...practice yesterday afternoon on Soldier Field. The Juniors defeated the Seniors in a close scrub game, and a Law School team easily defeated the Freshmen. The Sophomore squad was divided into two teams, which played against each other. No team play has been developed as yet, but the men depend entirely on the good work of a few players...