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Ibsen's Influence On British Dramatists, Elva Acklam

Bachelors’ Theses

In preparing this thesis I found that one must have an understanding of philosophy, sociology, biology and economics to appreciate the modern drama, and in the reading of the plays I found my knowledge in these subjects broadened. The dramatists and their characters' views on these branches of learning are most interesting, especially those in Bernard Shaw's prefaces.

The labor of the essay was simplified when I found that the reading of a play of Ibsen's or the others gave almost as much pleasure as witnessing it on the stage. Copious stage directions giving character analysis, situations, and literary descriptions …

The German Kings And Emperors Of The Saxon Family, Jeanette Marie Altenhofen

Bachelors’ Theses

A century after Germany had started its separate existence as a kingdom and a nation, the Saxon house was called to its government. This family gave to the kingdom five rulers, all of whom belonged to the better or best kings the country ever had. King Conrad I, a Franconian, had died after a brief reign. On his deathbed he recommended Henry of Saxony as his successor. Henry was elected by the Combined Saxons and Franks, but eventually received general recognition.