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The communication, urging the establishment of a course in stenography, which we publish this morning, we think voices the opinion of a large body of students in college. We spoke editorially, some time ago, of the need of such a course, not only as a great aid to men in...
The Springfield Republican thus speaks editorially of Mr. Irving's lecture in Sanders Theatre: "Culture and liberality have made rapid progress in the last twenty years, in the last ten even, when Henry Irving, the representative English actor of the day, delivers at Harvard College an address on the art...
Mr. Irving began by saying, "I am deeply sensible of the compliment paid me, not so much for myself as for the profession which I represent. In inviting me here to address you, you intend to recognize the influence of the drama as a factor in education. I trust that...
"This discussion naturally falls into three divisions, (1) the art of acting, (2), its requirements and practice, (3) its rewards. The art of acting is the art of embodying the poet's sensations, of fathoming the depths of character, and of tracing its emotions. To the actor the phrase, 'Art...
"We are told that our art is ephemeral. Grant that it creates nothing, but does it not restore? It acts as a constant medium for the diffusion of noble ideas. The wide appreciation of Shakspere is due to the stage; for multitudes it has performed the office of discoverer." After...