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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
22
A literary notes section surveys William Venn's dual life as a courtier and religious leader. It discusses the ongoing controversy over his character as a notable Quaker figure and touches on related reviews, poetry picks, and book notices from the period.
In fluent verse O W Firkins muses on a Greek bootblack polishing in a city, placing poetic glow on the immigrant craftsman. The piece contrasts past Irish and Afro American bootblacks with the present uneventful routine, while the sitter contemplates Attic beauty and the Greek’s quiet labor.
The Chicago Evening Post favors Rodin to sculpt a Shakespeare memorial atop Portland Place in Regent's Park but argues England lacks public will for a national theatre tribute. The piece notes Rodin’s French modern style makes him ill suited to interpret Shakespeare in bronze or marble for London.
The speaker urges linking Greek poetry to everyday life and modern subjects as Mr. Firkins seeks to spark public interest. A Greek bootblack is offered as a vivid, accessible image to express Attic culture while lamenting vanished antique splendor and simple, humble attire.
In London E Temple Thurston laments American prudery blocking Sally Bishop with Methuen to publish in England and Dodd Mead in the United States. He previews The Mirage, a July release, and later The Martyrs, plus plays and biographical sketches. Mrs Katherine Cecil Thurston also gains notice for Leaves from a Life though criticized for style and anonymity.
The Circle magazine, founded by Funk and Wagnalls, was sold this week to Circle Publishing Company. Eugene Thwing becomes president and editor with Arthur T. Vance as editorial director and Dr. W. Hanff as managing editor. Capital stock stands at $100000 with offices on Madison Avenue and Twenty sixth Street.
The French Ambassador to Washington M Jusserand gives a critical essay titled Pen Jonson's Vie on Shakespeare's Art for the Stratford Town edition of Shakespeare's works to be printed by Duff Co. The set, printed in Stratford on Avon in an old Tudor house near New Place Shakespeare's home, carries sentimental interest.
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