Word: forgottenness
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...people and by the oppression they suffered, groped vainly for a solution. Swift's bitter but powerful satire, O'Connell's virile challenge, Parnell's lyric appeal, Gladstone's unexpert but well-meaning enthusiasm-- all have been heard, been registered, and until now it might have been said, forgotten...
...victim to the anarchism that he tried to quell. But it will long be remembered how he kept "firing till his revolver was emptied" nor will his final great pronouncement that only forgiveness of his murderers would bring peace--a fitting "envol" to a splendid career--be soon forgotten...
...performed by Mile. Sorel and her associates as the third bill of their repertory this week at any length as a play, for doubtless every reader will recall from the hours of school or college courses this the wittiest of all Moliere's dramatic work. For those who have forgotten, a glance at any of its editions in one of the "modern language" series will recall its brilliant satiric arraignment of the foibles of society, its unusual insight into the souls of men and women, and its succession of significantly human scenes...
...remarks, with now and then a dash of brilliancy to relieve the monotony. The jokes, short articles, and longer sketches often exhibit a talent truly surprising in a college publication. Many are forced; many are timeworn; and many lack the truth of real humor, but these are soon forgotten in the keen enjoyment of the majority in which the friendly satire and irresponsible wit is truly delightful...
...would loathe to close without presenting my heartiest good wishes to the opposing captains of the 2 nines who I have forgotten their names but only know they play behind the line like captains in a war. Respy, Ring W. Lardner...