Lafcadio Hearn A Citizen Of The World
Arnold Goldsworthy reviews Milton Bronner's collection of Lafcadio Hearn letters. The piece traces Hearn’s wanderer life from Wales to the United States and Japan, notes his literary rise despite poverty and injury, and highlights Watkin as his early publisher and "The Raven" nickname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Lafcadio Hearn
Hearn
Wales
United States
Jaynes
Milton Bronner
Henry Watkin
Merchant
Bronner
Brouner
Lafcadio Meairn
Heern
Watkin
Cincinnal
the Raven
Edgar Allan Poe
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Mississippi
Endowment of Motherhood and the Feminist Movement
A discussion on women, motherhood, and birth rate in the feminist era. It argues women endure seclusion in education and profession, urge state endowment of motherhood, and claim paternal change is essential to freeing women from celibacy while preserving their sacred maternal role. The essay links maternity to social reform and the era's feminist currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay 4
Albany Review
Davrir
Archdeacon Sinclair Denied Conversion by Maud Allan
The broad minded Archdeacon Sircair of St Pauls criticises Maud Allan's Salome dance after a visit to convert him with no effect. The tall Church figure, famed for height and muscular build, reportedly cycled London to Thurso and walked long distances, exemplifying vigorous Anglican character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdeacon Sircair
St. Pauls
Salome
Palace ‘Theatre
Maud Allan
Archdeacon
St. Paul's
Sir John Sinclair
George TV
Holyrood
John Sinclair
Dublin
Archdeacon Sinclair
London
Thurso
Women Spending Shillings and Time on Fancy Articles
A fragment notes women invest shillings in materials and many pounds in time to craft elaborate articles that perform well in the open market. The passage reflects domestic industry and market appeal of handmade goods.
Mavis Clings to Faith as Death Shadows Her Joy
In a troubled moment Mavis seeks meaning in suffering and love as her father and Dr Dacre navigate faith, death, and the future. Mavis rejects fear, proclaims eternal meaning, and pledges devotion to Elmer Leigh despite looming tragedy. The scene blends dying child Babs, religious debate, and a pacings of grief and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis
Blayton
Widdey
Fins
Bhner
Babs
Wien
Bart
Togwen
God
Tama Christian
Lonty
Ife
Elmer Leigh
Christ
Darling
Gin
Bhuer Leigh
Pevese
Ube
Dessinaul Dacre
Elmersaral
Mel Leigh
Blair
Doctor Dacre
Valoda
Aide Douly
Davinpabl
Heatly Sings Tenor and Pause Reflectively
Fragmentary notes describe Heatly singing tenor once and a spectator recalling family pities. A gendered, incongruent monologue follows about appearance and Aphrodite, with a hint of doubt over beauty. The text remains fragmented and unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wright
America
Cincinnati “Commercial
Arnold Goldsworthy
Daree
Fathers
Dave
Firth
Girk
Miy
Kilmer
Elmer
Vision
Dawe
Ted
Eesti
Lis
Putin
Ier
Otter
Donald Ross
Heatly
Euese
Lok Ho
Aphrodite
Howell
Boston
Donald Ross & 60. Ltd
Angel Place
Pitt Street
Sydney
Powell
Septimus Powell
Oxford Street
Paddington
H. BS. McDonald & Coc
Sant Street
DwEr
Camperdown, N.3.w
Newcastle
Pottery & Rickworks
Wieke Ind Farm Rey Seience
Condon
W. Graham
York Street
Walker Street
Redfern
Walter L. Younger
Rooma
University
Challis House
Martin Place
Maxwell Porter
Slater and Slate Merchant
Redfern Street
Ivor
Reid
WM. Reid
M.P
Honley
Strothflelt
Lucerne
Price
Viator Cumming
Post Office
Sharpe
Oxford Bt
Bydney
A. Bennett
Parisings
Pharmacist
Guy Pharmacy
Burwood
Kedfern
GLEBE
Beaumont St
Mononerilal Bisiking
Guy George St
Charles Barnes
Liverpool Street
Fiaie
Riley Brothers
M.S
Belin
Archer
Taskluiaule
George and
Bathurst Streets
Grea Wail Orler
N.S.W
N.S.W. Frort Excuance
Account Sans Avn
Bruce Purser
A, Burns & CO
Wince
Goulburn Street
J. D. Reid & Co
Hite
Stewart
Pacific Islands
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
McCarron, Stewart & CO
Printers
Virr St
Avoney
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