Search Details

Word: devours (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1920
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...added once more to the rapidly growing library of his literary travesties. In his latest book, entitled "Winsome Winnie," the great American humorist presents a series of new Nonsense Novels which seem destined further to enhance his popularity with that very large sphere of the public who avidly devour everything signed by his magic name...

Author: By H. S. V., | Title: THE CRIMSON BOOKSHELF --- LETTERS OF WILLIAM JAMES | 12/18/1920 | See Source »

...great syndicate to an acid test. The returns will tell the story of a democracy in which one man can lead millions through the great power of his wealth, or they will tell an altogether different story. They will reveal that people will buy red ink with enthusiasm, devour the Sunday scandal supplement with gusto, and chuckle gleefully over the comic section but, having nibbled the lurid bait they will shy from the hook...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HEARST'S THIRD PARTY | 6/1/1920 | See Source »

First | | 1 | | Last