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Walter Prichard Eaton
Walter Prichard Eaton (1878–1957) was an American author and critic, best known for his work in theater criticism and nature writing. He contributed to various magazines and newspapers, including "The New York Sun" and "The American Magazine". Eaton wrote several books, including "The Theatre Guild: The First Ten Years" and "In Berkshire Fields," which reflect his passion for both the arts and the natural world. His writing often highlighted the beauty of rural landscapes, particularly the Berkshires, where he spent much of his time.
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Chapter II BUY A FARM ON SIGHT I was sitting at a late hour in my room above the college Yard, correcting daily themes. I had sat at a late hour in my room above the college Yard, correcting daily themes, for it seemed an interminable number of years–was it six or seven? I had no great love for it, certainly. Some men who go into teaching, and of course all men who become great teachers, do have a...
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It is not a little unfortunate that no one can attempt the essay form nowadays, more especially that type of essay which is personal, reminiscent, “an open letter to whom it may concern,” without being accused of trying to write like Charles Lamb. Of course, if we were ever accused of succeeding, that would be another story! There is, to be sure, no doubt that the gentle Elia impressed his form and...
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