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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
24
Readers discuss the origins of Lead Kindly Light and Sun of My Soul with notes on Newman Keble and a prison hymn. They include a detailed account of Braddock’s Grave, Washington’s role, and debates on burial place and historical accuracy.
In Dijon on May 21 1908 G I notes Annie Robe Griswold copied two Beardsley drawings from Le Morte d Arthur into embroidery. Silk embroidery enlarges the Queen in garden and Pan with a girl by a brook. Framed in plain gold, the works accompany a strong trial of enamel inspired by Walter Crane.
A reader argues that lines quoted in Queries May 2 and May 9 trace to classical sources. He claims Horace Epistles and a Greek hexameter inspired Longfellow, and notes e pluribus unum traces to Theocritus via the Moretum tradition. Ithaca May 25, 1408.
James Parker of Newark complains about scarce copies of the book Oudemon and asks for guidance on where to obtain it. He notes Mr H Sinclare’s May 1 letter and urges a protest in the weekly to improve access to meatier, non sensational works and to address library shortages observed in New York and Newark.
The review highlights William Fearing Gill’s Life of Poe as essential, noting it offers unique material not found in other Poe biographies. It commends Gill’s memoir against Griswold’s calumnies and cites praise from Harrison and other 19th century literary figures as affirming its value.
The New York Times literary column discusses an altered Heine poem, calling the piece a rough translation and noting the editor Emanuel Dertech and critic Dewittset. It mentions a muse, a scholar of the Ferin Museum, and a lover whose passion is not returned, with references to Weimar figures and admiration.
A lengthy critique praises Gordon Keith as a narrative of postwar Virginia, noting Page's sincere tone and biographical flavors. It underscores strong moral themes, social critique of Wall Street and New York society, and the novel’s historical value despite some narrative weaknesses and melodramatic touches.
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