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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.

Book Aids For The Teacher Of Geography In The Elementary School, Stella M. Frye

Bachelors’ Theses

In America, the development of the study of geography has been very slow, and until recent years, this country could boast of very few geographers, and had made little progress in the field of geographic research. Germany and France have long been leaders in this field, and some of the moot reliable authorities on the subject are the French and German geographers. Almost every country in Europe "now has its professional geographers and geography has long been recognized as a subject for independent study and research."

Truancy In The Public Schools : Its Cause And Cure., Kathleen Miller

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In this age in which we live it is not hard to find a problem but it is often difficult to choose one. These problems have arisen as a result of the complex social and industrial institutions which have evolved as a result of human inventiveness and the competition among men to better our living conditions and increase our comforts. According to statistics compiled by the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the proportion of those who enjoy these modern conveniences is small when compared to those who have suffered as a result. The problem of this study is one which …