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Benjamin W. Wells, Ph. D.; Modern French Literature; Boston, Roberts Bros., 1896. In this work Mr. Wells has given both a companion and a guide to modern French literature. The plan of the work is distinctly good. Most of the book is given to tracing the evolution of literary ideals...
This book is not intended for special students nor as an introduction to the study of French literature: Its avowed purpose is that of a companion, and possibly a guide, to the better appreciation and enjoyment of those authors who mark progress in the evolution of literary ideals since the...
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...
Buddhism has been often over and underrated. While the inhabitants of Japan and China are in a way Buddhists, they are also Confuscians. The evolution of the religion is a long story, running back in unbroken records to the Vedas of 1500 B. C.
The modern battle ship is an evolution from the old Greek galley. Forty years ago we had practically all sailing vessels, manned by sailors; now we have great machines, managed by mechanics. There has been a complete change from heavy wooden frames and weighty constrction to light frames of iron...