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Shakespeare Literary Club To thine own self be true. The students of the Senior-Sophomore division of the Literary Club of the Dyersburg High School, thought long and thoroughly before they de- termined what English author they would honor by making his name that of their club. On the outset they set a standard which their godfather must measure up to. They said: First, he must himself be a man in whose life we can find something to admire, second, his works must be of a character that they will endure, for if, later generations forget our godfather, surely we will be for- gotten alsog third, his works must have a variety and the deep-seated and often double-meaning of his best phrases must have puzzled critics ever since his day. In view of these standards they considered seriously the majestic sub- limity of Milton, the dignified classicism of Pope, the charming romance of Scott and the subtle realism of Dickens. They said within themselves: Surely any of these will meet our requirements. However, after more mature deliberation, they said: We find an author who combines and surpasses them all and meets our requirements in the fullest. Our godfather shall be neither Milton, nor Pope, neither Scott nor Dickens, but the friend of all our high school days, the sainted Shakespeare. Let the following criticism vindicate their choice. Sympathy, universality, humor, moral ideals, mastery of mother tongue, variety of style and his influence on the thought of later generations are the outstanding general characteristics that cause Shakespeare, by general consent to occupy the first place among the literary men of all nations and all ages. We find that each one contributed to his works that stand second, only to the Bible, in all literature. bk Pk 224 2? Shakespeare's influence on thought is evident in every subsequent author, almost without exception. Practically every great production since his time is not purely original, for the thought either directly or indirectly originated in his works or in the Bible. Those who have never read Shakespeare have been swayed by those who model their lives after his ideals. People who say they do not enjoy his works are found constantly quoting him either literally or in thought. If we but watch we can find his influence today in the pulpit, in the newspaper and in our every-day conversation. Can this be said of any other author with the exception of the authors of our sacred library, the Bible? The discussion of these seven characteristics but roughly sketch the powers of the greatest and most broad-minded man that ever wielded the pen. D. L. C., '27, Page thirty-five
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Edgar Allan Poe This short sketch of Poe's life is written for the Edgar Allen Poe Literary Club, which is, as can be seen by its name, dedicated to this man, who, we believe, is the greatest literary genius produced in the South. Edgar Allan Poe, generally regarded as a Southern poet, although born in Boston January 19, 1809, was the son of David Poe and Elizabeth Hopkins Poe, who were members of a travelling theatrical group. Unfortunately at the early age of about three years, Poe's mother and father both died and he was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. John Allan, Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Allan was a well-to-do tobacco merchant and gave Poe everything that could be desired. He was an extremely bright child for his age and even while only a youngster showed remarkable literary talent. When Mr. Allan moved to London in order to establish a. branch for his business, Poe accompanied him, and at- tended a boarding school there for about five years, after which they returned, and he was sent to the University of Virginia. He also attended West Point. An unfortunate taint to Poe's character was his love for strong drink, but this can probably be excused when one understands the hardships of his life. This caused the Allans to disown him and he was thrown on his own resources. He turned to literature for a livelihood and there gained the fame for which he is now noted both in American and abroad. His best works are The Raven, Tamerlane, To Helen, Annabel Lee, and Tales of Mystery, Imagination, and Humor. Poe, characterized by weird imagination in spiritual experiences, and by exquisite beauty in his lyric poems, has achieved his fame. As nearly all great poets, Poe died in poverty, in Baltimore, at the early age of forty. The real literary value of his works and his unequaled genius was not accredited him in his life-time, but both are realized now by the people of Europe and America, as is evidenced by the reputation which the South's greatest poet enjoys today. W. T. D., '28. Page thirty-six
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