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... developed , that man communicated his heritage of knowledge and lore from generation to generation . The earliest writing done by man on the walls of his cave , the han- dles of his weapons , or the sides of his crude pottery was pic ...
... developed , that man communicated his heritage of knowledge and lore from generation to generation . The earliest writing done by man on the walls of his cave , the han- dles of his weapons , or the sides of his crude pottery was pic ...
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... developed . He had become the most distinguished critic of the drama since Aris- totle , a truly impressive distinction . In 1767 a progressive German National Theatre was founded in the city of Hamburg . Its career was brief , two ...
... developed . He had become the most distinguished critic of the drama since Aris- totle , a truly impressive distinction . In 1767 a progressive German National Theatre was founded in the city of Hamburg . Its career was brief , two ...
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... developed a lively interest in the drama . He wrote a play , The Modest Soldier , which was accepted but never produced for it lacked a part suitable to the manager's wife . Dunlap took his cue from this experience and forever ...
... developed a lively interest in the drama . He wrote a play , The Modest Soldier , which was accepted but never produced for it lacked a part suitable to the manager's wife . Dunlap took his cue from this experience and forever ...
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