John Mistletoe by Christopher Morley review
A critical study of John Mistletoe a Morley collection of autobiographical essays showing mood brief lyric paragraphs and vivid prose. The reviewer argues Morley is a sincere passionate writer whose post adolescent stance invites both affection and mislabeling as whimsical or second rate.
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Biography of Conrad Aiken by Houston Peterson Reviewed
Peterson’s study of Conrad Aiken links his verse to a shattered modern psyche. The critic portrays Aiken as a disillusioned wanderer amid dream and reality, praising insight while noting uneven execution. The book, though brimming with literary comparisons, remains a compelling read for poetry and author insight.
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TING
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Tetelestai
Babylon
Netherlands
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Son of Woman by Middleton Murry review summary
Hortense Calisher reviews Middleton Murry’s Son of Woman a study of D H Lawrence focusing on his fixation on his mother and its influence on his works The critic finds the book fascinating yet flawed praising its insights while criticizing its chaotic late chapters and personal tone.
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Harrison Smith
Middleton Murry
D H. Lawrence
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Green Hell travelogue praised for rugged jungle adventure
Ruth Jacobus reviews Green Hell by Julian Duguid as a vivid exploration of Eastern Bolivia. The book blends scientific notes with a moving man versus nature narrative, highlighting three centuries of jungle conquest and the enduring pull of untamed tropics.
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Dreiser's Credo Dawn review by Anne Rewhard
Anne Rewhard reviews Theodore Dreiser's Dawn as an early 20th century study of the Modern Temper. She portrays Dreiser as a physician of life offering objective observation and psychological explanation rather than a cure. The essay traces his upbringing about a poor German Catholic family and Dreiser’s skeptical stance toward Catholic authority and education.
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Sherwood Anderson
Sinclair Lewis
Middle West
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