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Word: oedipus (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...reason for the insignificance of the scholar in undergraduate affairs during such a large part of the year is a problem which thwarts the insight of any ambitious Oedipus who hopes to settle the question, but certain conclusions may be drawn safely, as in most cases the blame can best be laid to both parties--the average undergraduate, and the scholar...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE SCHOLAR AND THE COLLEGE | 6/19/1920 | See Source »

...student representing "Oedipus" recited "The Isles of Greece," and "Maid of Athens...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OXFORD STUDENTS MOURN LOSS OF REQUIRED GREEK | 3/5/1920 | See Source »

...about the Oedipus complex. Or what is it called when the ingrowing bond is between mother and daughter? The Medea complex? Well, no matter--for, after all, the common, unread run of us can relish the new piece at the Little Theatre and, as its somewhat uncomfortable story develops, will wriggle and chuckle with many a spasm of recognition...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NEW YORK CRITICS GREET MOROSCO PRIZE PLAY, "MAMMA'S AFFAIR," WITH UNBRIDLED PRAISE | 1/24/1920 | See Source »

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