The Art of Literary Criticism reviewed in Appreciations
Peter Stein selects Clifton Fadiman essays to show his talent as a popular literary critic. The piece highlights Fadiman’s love of words, wide knowledge, and aim to entertain rather than conduct formal analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Fadiman
Peter
Peter Stein
Fasteo
Fadi
Fadiman
Atilio
Fouiman
Nterawre
Thax Rorewora Green
Pasa
25 Years As A Medical Missionary
A biographical sketch of Mary Ball detailing twenty five years as a medical missionary in North China. From training in missionary homes to serving as matron at Mowe Memorial Hospital Tatung, her work faced war time hardships, food shortages, shelling and railway disruptions. The account highlights collaboration with Ethel dreda Fisher and Mary Ball’s lasting impact on Chinese medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ball
North
Ching
Mowe Memorial
Tatung
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Mary
England
M.N
Stoughean
Lights in the Sky Country review
A critical appraisal of David Holbrook’s Lights in the Sky Country from Putnam 16,/ blasting the collection as overwrought and effeminate in mood. The piece notes one long near novel and four short stories with limited impact, ranging from goofy to icky sentimentality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Post
David Holbrook
Mary Easter
Holbrook
Ethel M. Dell
Goofy
Putnam
The Young Sportsman's Guide to Karting and Canoeing
Two books from the Young Sportsman's Library by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd describe karting and canoeing. The karting volume covers kart types engines and courses with illustrations while the canoeing guide explains canoes care camping tips and handling techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Sportsman's Library
Young Sportsman's
Harvey B. Jones
Raymond R. Camp
Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd
Variety Of Theme In Paperback Parade
A catalog of philosophy and literature titles. J. M. Synge plays The Playboy of the Western World and Riders to the Sea are highlighted for their dramatic impact. G. Lowes Dickinson and Schopenhauer discuss ideas on inequality and human nature, with Fromm Adler and Nebr publications also reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Synge
Trish
Dublin
Aseland
Dickenson
Schoponmvers Easay
Schopenhauer
Erich Fromm
Alfred Adler
Adler
Toyuman
Nehma
India
M. Synge
C. Lowes Dickinson
Alfred Freedom
Militia Battalion At War by Russell Matthews
A detailed history of the 58/59 militia unit in World War II. It covers action from New Guinea to the Ramu Valley Finisterre Range and Bougainville. The author compiles first hand accounts and traces the unit’s battles and heavy casualties plus decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Matthews
New Guiness
Ramu Valley
Finisterre
Range
Bougainville
Assion
Russell Matthews
Bastalion Association
Trbew
New Translations Revive Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler and The Wild Duck
Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler and The Wild Duck drew harsh early reviews in London 1891 and 1894, but William Archer and others recognized their genius. Modern translations by Michael Meyer and Rup Davis offer fresh, period-faithful English renderings designed for the stage, with prefaces analyzing intent and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theen
Hedda Gabler
London
Morgue
Vico
William Archer
Sarah Bernhardt
Elizabeth Robins
Jedda
Clement Scalt
Ibsen
Triien
Michael Meyer
Chen
Boir
Wedor Gabler
Tong Ik Ibsen
Michiel Meyer
Rup
ivrt-Davis
Averice
Acro puzzle clues with mixed wordplay and errors
A partial Times crossword listing many cryptic style clues with inconsistent spelling and punctuation. It includes entries like Bos four letters, Brive to equal seven letters, and multiple numbered hints such as Protective head pieces seven letters and Lodger six letters.
Murdoch Announces Mixed Bag of New Novels and Classics
A garbled digest lists new works by Murdoch including An Sinofichat Rote and The Dark Rider. Other titles mentioned are Paul Gallico’s Scruffy, Winged Dinformat, and a Bodley Head collection edited by Graham Greene. It references Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage and a Fifth Queen trilogy edition, with illustrations by Anthony Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drie Murdoch
Murdoch
Yal Finn
Freddie West
Pat Reid
Madox Ford
Graham Green
Henry
Vii
Cheshire
Ulysses
Fasilier
Pulis
Anihoy Harvey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dostoevski
Faulkner
Benny James
Dickens
Gertrude
Clifton Fadinian
Peter Green
Ladder Qui Stoughton
Goldmann
Iclude Boehner
Dumias
Goethe
Remarque
Shakespeare
Schiller
Steinbeck
Tolioi
Zalk
Verity Hewitt Pty. Ltd
Garema Arcole
Queanbeyan
Ani
Philosopher
Schpenbauer
Philospher
Schopenbauer
Tn Uel
Max Beerbohm
Hesda
Bernard Shaw
James Agale
Brown
Paul Gallico
Garema Place
Civ Centre
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