The Sources of Hallowe'en from the Book of Hallowe'en 1919 If we could ask one of the old-world pagans whom he revered as his greatest gods, he would be sure to name among them the sun-god; calling him Apollo if he were a Greek; if an Egyptian, Horus or Osiris; if of Norway, Sol; if of Peru, Bochica. As the sun is the center of the physical universe, so all primitive peoples … [Read more...] about The Sources of Hallowe’en
Historic Articles by Authors
Is There a Santa Claus 1897
The following, reprinted from the editorial page of the New York Sun, was written by the late Mr. Frank P. Church: We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends … [Read more...] about Is There a Santa Claus 1897
Walt Whitman on Thanksgiving
THE PLACE GRATITUDE FILLS IN A FINE CHARACTER by Walt Whitman From the Philadelphia Press, Nov. 27, 1884, (Thanksgiving number)Scene.—A large family supper party, a night or two ago, with voices and laughter of the young, mellow faces of the old, and a by-and-by pause in the general joviality. "Now, Mr. Whitman," spoke up one of the girls, "what have you to say about … [Read more...] about Walt Whitman on Thanksgiving
Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy
Shakespeare Sucks! (or Shakespeare not a Great Genius)I remember the astonishment I felt when I first read Shakespeare. I expected to receive a powerful esthetic pleasure, but having read, one after the other, works regarded as his best: "King Lear," "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet" and "Macbeth," not only did I feel no delight, but I felt an irresistible repulsion … [Read more...] about Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy
Walt Whitman on the Significance of Edgar Allan Poe
EDGAR Allan POE'S SIGNIFICANCE By Walt Whitman 1880Jan. 1, '80.—Walt Whitman on the Significance of Edgar Allan Poe: In diagnosing this disease called humanity—to assume for the nonce what seems a chief mood of the personality and writings of my subject—I have thought that poets, somewhere or other on the list, present the most mark'd indications. Comprehending … [Read more...] about Walt Whitman on the Significance of Edgar Allan Poe