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University Bookman, Spring 1974 (Full Issue)

Strong issue with pieces by James McClellan and Regis Courtemanche.  Also, a nice article on Paul Elmer More. university bookman spring 1974

Tolkien on Tolkien, 1966

From: J.R.R. Tolkien, “Tolkien on Tolkien,” Diplomat (October 1966): 39. This business began so far back that it might be said to have begun at birth. Somewhere about six years old I tried to write some verses on… Read More

University Bookman, Winter 1973 (Full Issue)

The second article, “Literature and Radicalism,” by Edward Ericson is excellent. university bookman Winter 1973

University Bookman, Autumn 1972 (full issue)

A nice if not particularly remarkable issue of Kirk’s THE UNIVERSITY BOOKMAN. university bookman autumn 1972

John Betjeman Remembers T.S. Eliot as Teacher

John Betjeman, “The usher of Highgate Junior School,” in T.S. Eliot Symposium (Chicago, IL: Regnery, 1949), 89-92. In 1914-15 I spent two unsuccessful terms at Highgate Junior School. Mr Eliot was a tall, quiet usher there whom we… Read More

University Bookman (Summer 1972), full issue

Summer 1972: articles about local schools; a Spanish de Tocqueville; and Mortimer J. Adler. university bookman (summer 1972)

E.I. Watkin, “The Catholic Centre,” 1939

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E.I. Watkin, “Poetry and Mysticism”

Few remember E.I. Watkins, but he once stood at the forefront of the Catholic Literary Revival.  If he’s remembered today, it is as Christopher Dawson’s best friend. Here’s an excellent piece from him.  Enjoy. poetry and mysticism eiw

Russell Kirk, “Property Healthy for Man” (THE FREEMAN, 1964)

One of the most evil works of collectivism — whether it be called communism, state capitalism, so­cialism, “people’s democracy,” or what you will — is the destruction of true private property. For the longing of man to have… Read More

University Bookman (Spring 1972), full issue

Great issue of the University Bookman.  Featuring an article by Father James Schall and a review of Kirk’s book on T.S. Eliot. university bookman (Spring 1972)

University Bookman (Winter 1972), full issue

university bookman winter 1972

University Bookman (Autumn 1971), full issue

university bookman autumn 1971