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... become possible that are not possible now . Only , we say , first change your human nature before you begin meddling with institutions . The Professor : That again sounds so reasonable , yet really , in practice , is so obstructive ...
... become possible that are not possible now . Only , we say , first change your human nature before you begin meddling with institutions . The Professor : That again sounds so reasonable , yet really , in practice , is so obstructive ...
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... becomes increas- ingly clear that if the interests of both are to be reconciled , our theatrical leaders may no longer ignore their responsibilities as citizens ; our leading citizens may no longer ignore the potentialities of the ...
... becomes increas- ingly clear that if the interests of both are to be reconciled , our theatrical leaders may no longer ignore their responsibilities as citizens ; our leading citizens may no longer ignore the potentialities of the ...
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... becomes his policy to provide the least possible amount of the first kind of stimu- lation , and the greatest possible amount of the third kind . The second kind , —æsthetic stimulation , — he may reasonably ignore alto- gether , as a ...
... becomes his policy to provide the least possible amount of the first kind of stimu- lation , and the greatest possible amount of the third kind . The second kind , —æsthetic stimulation , — he may reasonably ignore alto- gether , as a ...
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... competition for commercial catering . Why , then , is this need not remedied ? Who is responsible for the undesirable con- ditions which exist ? It has become the habit of many intelligent persons devoted 68 THE PLAYHOUSE AND THE PLAY.
... competition for commercial catering . Why , then , is this need not remedied ? Who is responsible for the undesirable con- ditions which exist ? It has become the habit of many intelligent persons devoted 68 THE PLAYHOUSE AND THE PLAY.
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Percy MacKaye. It has become the habit of many intelligent persons devoted to the higher interests of the drama to accuse the commercial managers , as individuals , for the existence of the evils of the playhouse . But this accusation is ...
Percy MacKaye. It has become the habit of many intelligent persons devoted to the higher interests of the drama to accuse the commercial managers , as individuals , for the existence of the evils of the playhouse . But this accusation is ...
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