Tribute to Edmund Clarence Stedman by The Authors Club
The Authors Club honors Edmund Clarence Stedman praising his rigorous detail, factual respect, and broad critical reach. It notes his American Anthology project and his rare ability to elevate average readers while pleasing the informed, with poems that stir and uplift.
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New York Times Saturday Review
Embellishing American Capitals and Public Beauty
Charles Milford Robinson argues that municipal embellishment extends beyond small towns to major cities, urging bold plans for Washington. He praises Parsons maps for Capitol to Monument improvements, notes the Memorial Bridge issue, and calls for informed public discussion and lasting urban design.
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Potomac
Public Schools and Public Libraries: A Call for Cooperation
The article argues for formal collaboration between New York City public schools and public libraries to boost education. It cites existing librarian-teacher ties, proposes steps like distributing library catalogs to schools, placing notices in buildings, and extending library hours. It also urges partnerships with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History.
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Spirit of Song Despiled at the Dying Hour
A lyric speaker pleads for the bright Spirit of song to return and be kind, recalling a past devotion. The text speaks of unrequited love, lingering attachment, and a longing to be renewed in the beloved muse. The speaker asks the cherished spirit to renew the gift and cling to their robe.
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Republic of Letters
Literary Conversation Day By Day Across Society
A reflective note on widespread engagement with literary conversation, suggesting many read broadly while others may not notice such discourse. The piece highlights diverse readers and the quiet reach of literature among different people, especially women.
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Turning of the Worm in Editing a Magazine
The piece attacks magazine editors for seeking new talent and novelty, claiming their aim is constant pursuit of freshness and originality. It laments the cynical mood behind editorial selection and suggests writers face despair over unknown status.
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