The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-15

oooh n what II represents 10 bs-s manual:
modest enough title for 30 much learning
aud insight displayed in the $50 pages.
The photography Ia OF value.
But work analogous 20 Groves Dictiou-
airy OF Muso and Musicians 10 missing In
dramatic literature. II some souls undis-
mayed, ever put forth such an opus into
the light OF day, generations Of dramatic
critics would arise and call the editors
blessed
Our budget OF the day would be incom-
plete without mention OF two pamphlets
reprinted from the Catholic University
Bulletin Of Washing on. They are by
Maurice Francis Egan, the poet ana critic.
Some Phases Of Shakeeperian Interpre-
tation' and THE Lyrism Of Shakespeare
Comedies are the titles Of these two illu-
minating studies. We are In accord with
Mr.. Egan when he writes: 1T Ia assumed.
too, by many Of the opposing interpreters
Of Shakespeare that he was everything
but . poet, although they pretend great
reverence for him under this title; in real
j ity, however. they strain to prove that he
was q philosopher. q historian, q sociol-
ogist, a conscious psychologist. a doctor
of laws in everything but title, a politician.
hater OF the existing form of govern
ment. a conspirator against it in words, a
devout and lettered theolog ian, q reformer
an accomplished oourtier, and q hundred
, other things; when, after ALL he was some
thing at least as great as all the fine at
tributes Of mana poet
The purely musical element In the come
dies Is dwelt upon by Mr.. Egan with the
exquisite intimacy born Of poetic SYM
patty. In musical prose hs writes of the
great composer Of English. Again we re-
, ret that such critical writing a. this,
sane, sweet, virile. must be consigned to
the perilous guardianship OF a reprint.
Mr.. Egan should give US in . book. stoutly
fashioned. the fruits OF his communings
, with his beloved poet.
| When a musician wishes to 70 into a
! new key he modulates TO it and his modu-
lations reveal the extent OF his science,
, his fantasy. In German these modulatory
and transitional passages are called lber-
gdnoe. What worries US this Sabbath in
mid-Lent-MiCardmsl, the naughty French
schoolgirl calls it's tho way we can
'over-go" to fresh subject without making
the meditation too abrupt, too harsh.
Let US consider. We spoke Of Mr.. Fitch.
Mr. Fitch writes plays. We wish to write
about plays. What plays' stnndberg's9
No. Another Scandinavian's Yes. ID
sens? Yes. And thus the transition from
the minor to the major key Is accom-
plished!
| Last week We briefly considered one OF
the many imitators OF . great drama,ist
We remarked In hollow oracular tones that
every big man has his ape. Doubtless this
profound chunk of wisdom-mere Stag
from the fiery furnace OF ghttering gen
eralities-consoles actors when they think
Of their critics. Bug 1t must not be APP
piled too seriously. else. what from sheer
ennui we are about To attempt may be
cast in our modest teeth. In q word we
would be 'assiduous apes We would try
to play the 'sedulous ape to two latter
day dramat ists-both great men. And. let
il be said with reverence. that Il IL fatally
easy TO parody the msnnerisms OF geniusl
Let us begin with Ibsen. We have won
dered often what became OF Regina Eng
strdnd, reputed daughter Of Jacob Eng
strand, but really the natural daughter OF
the late Capt Airinoi You recall 'Ghosts.
Enostrand. with money that he extorted
from the crsdulous Pastor Members, In
tended to set up tavern for sailors. call
ing 1t Capt. Awnings Home Perhaps
he coaxed Regina TO live there. Perhaps
Manders visited them. Regina. II you re-
member, rather brazenly oners her services
TO the gulible man. Here In q suggestion
for a sequel.
CAPT ALvISo's HOME.
IA long room full OF door; low ceilings
the furniture. tables and chairs and bar.
In the foreground q group Of half-drunken
sailors. One, who seems to have some
authority. q mate. leads the Others in bursts
Of rude, disorderly singing; not a man jack
sings in tune. At the piano. balancing
her shapely, well-developed figure on a
stool site Regina, half sister 20 OsvdId AZ
,ino. recently deceased from brain trouble
and an unexpected slnstroke. Regime ID
dressed In semi-gypsy costume. her black
hair coiied oarelessly, her eyes dazzling
In her mouth a cigarette. A she indo-
lently strikes chords on the keyboard. she
regards the singing sailors with disdain
There In not an officer among them. In
the background stands ERosfrdhd dubi'
ously watching his supposed daughter. with
an occasionAl blink at his custoners A
fuli-Isngth portal; Of the dead man afteI
whom the homo In named occupies Q side
panel On the opposite aide 10 lare'
slate chalked over with unpaid scores
A hymn book. the property Of Enssfrond
is ostentstiously displayed on the top ol
the pianol
Enter Pastor NsRdsvs, dazsd
Omses. .Thsrs's Poster xsadsrS What's
up'' Regina hsss. crossss 10 ieft with out
stretched hands
Regime! WELCOME again. dear pastor
What q night Won't you again have
q glass 81 sonnet hing warm To Keep om ,hs
cold' Dol lie shakes hn heed sadly
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him oom~s EaSssrsaa With hymn book
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honor, hep auiss you dossi' l,o ssilon
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