Imaginative Man by Hichens Draws Backlash for Morbid Theme
The piece reviews Robert Hichens’s new novel An Imaginative Man also titled The Psychomasiac, detailing the protagonist Henry Denison a cynical modern with a disturbing fascination for inner life. It surveys key scenes in London and Cairo including Enid Denison, Guy Alnstree and a Cairo dance house, concluding with the author's controversial portrayal of mental decay and moral rot.
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Robert 8. Hichens
Max Nordau
New York
D. Appleton & Co
Scranton
M. Norton
Denison
Hichens
Denilson
Ehtine
World of Melody hosts lake party with First Presbyterian choir
About 200 guests will travel from Scranton to Lake Ariel by special Erie and Wyoming Valley cars for a grand evening of fireworks lanterns and a concert. Boats and steamers will line the lake for a festive carnival with a 10:45 return trip and rail fare of $1. A renowned musical program includes the First Presbyterian choir and guest soloists with plans for future open air concerts and new choral ventures.
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First Presbyterian Church
Lake Ariel
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Scranton
Hotel Pines
Young Man's Christian Association
Gerantum
Ene
Wyoming Valley
Hout Itia
Bauer
John T. Watkins
Choral Union
Wilkes-Barre
Lawrence Band
Atherton
Hoard of Trade
Enid and Denison’s troubled marriage deepens mystery
In a den scene the husband Denison studies his wife Enid as he recalls past puzzles and theories. He admits little faith in open books and vows to understand her, while Enid fears his constant scrutiny and hints at a deeper bond that could end in love or loss.
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Enid
Dentigon
Harry
Enlid
Rockwell
Second Presbyterian Church
Elm Park Church
Elm Park
New York
Geome
Calve
Mr. Abbey
Abbey
Patt
Jean de Reske
Patti
Paderewski
United States
Rubinstein
Rubenstein
Liezt
Dickens
Thackeray
Mr. Fielda
Carter
Mia, Denilson
Denilson
Mra. Denison
Mr. Denison
Denison
Harry Dear
Riddles and social masks in a strange parlor
A coal fills the grate as Denmon muses on conversation and masquerade. He imagines exposing pretenders to reveal real faces, condemning Mrs. Grundy to hysteria among the troublesome guests.
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Denmon
Mia. Grundy
Train Schedules for Erie and Wyoming Valley Lines
Trains depart Sorgaten for New York and intermediate points, with morning and evening times noted. Connections include a Lake Ariel service at 8.10 am and Wilkes-Barre departures at 4.30 am and 12 pm, detailing daily rail schedules.
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Lake Ariel
Wilkes-Barre
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Kaave Kranton
Tuton
Wilkes- Barre
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Rite Haren
Geten
Ttsville
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Potteville
Leae
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Harper’s Monthly
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Wellesley College
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Richmond
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Metropolitan Evangelical Meeting
Fourteenth Street
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