Nelick Discusses Works of Donne
Page 3
By Lani Mortenson
"Donne found that certain Aristotelian thought could be applied practically," he said. "The specific premise was that there could be no being without an essence. Therefore, if I love, I must love somebody as Donne interpreted the idea."
The romantic, interesting and often violent poetry of John Donne was discussed by Franklyn C. Nelick, associate professor of English, at the Poetry Hour yesterday in the Music and Browsing Room of the Kansas Union.
The return of 17th century poetry to the older philosophy was demonstrated by Prof. Nelick.
A revival of interest in the poetry of John Donne was led by T. S. Eliot, Dr. Nelick said. This resurrection of this particular style led to some kidnapping of modern poets.
"The typical Elizabethan poets were not only eloquent but down right mouthy. Donne reacted to this by creating a new style and language that was harsh and rough and, at times, somewhat erratic."
erotic. One of the most important differences between Donne and his contemporaries was his ability to think clearly about complex matters and put them into poetry, Prof. Nelick said.
"The poetry of Ben Jonson showed the product of man's thought. That of Donne showed the reader the process of man's
thinking. This does not, however, erase the fact that although Donne wsa more modern in style, his works showed more medieval influence than his contemporaries."
In reading some selections from the poetry of John Donne, Prof. Nelick showed the differences between the gay, carefree and youthful Jack Donne and the more somber Dean John Donne, dean of St. Paul's cathedral in London.
Nearly one half of Donne's time was spent in writing Christian poetry, he said. Donne followed the Discipline strictly and attended to his daily office with regularity.
"Riding Westward" considered to be Donne's greatest poem is full of religious images.
Prot. Nenck said,
"In this poem the reader finds himself riding away from the East and away from the crucifixion and the source of eternal life into the West of old age.
Prof. Nelick said;
"It is an excellent example of the wonderful mind of John Donne and the great images which that mind could produce."
A number of Donne's secular poems were written about love and dedicated to his wife, Prof. Nelick said "The Sun Rising" tells about the lover's complaint to the rising sun. The other extreme of his ability is shown in the poem "The Ecestasy" which narrates the clearest expression of Christian love that has ever been written, he said.
KANU to Go on Air Again
The voice of KANU, stifled by a windstorm that destroyed the radio toward last August, should begin to broadcast again this November.
University officials estimated that it would cost at least $20,000 to repair the structure. There was some question as to whether or not this violated a law that said that capital improvements to the University could not exceed $10,000 without legislative approval.
However, Kansas Atty. Gen. John Anderson ruled that repairing the
tower is not considered as a new improvement and that repair expenditures could exceed this figure
Bruce Linton, associate professor of speech and journalism and chairman of the radio and TV Dept., said the campus stations should begin broadcasting in November.
The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those who feel.—Horace Walpole in a letter to Horace Mann
The Civil Rights Council will meet Wednesday to discuss the purposes of the Kansas Anti-Discrimination Commission.
Civil Rights Council To Meet Wednesday
University Daily Kansan
Carl W. Glatt, executive secretary of the commission, will speak on the aims and methods of the commission. A discussion will follow on the application of its aims and methods to campus problems.
The meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Pine Room of the Union.
Discrimination Banned at Ohio
COLUMBUS, OHIO — (IP)—Discriminatory clauses in any organization's constitution has become taboo at Ohio State University.
The panhellenic association at the university was the group to initiate the anti-discriminatory actions. The administration has now pledged its full support to the panhellenic's resolution.
Friday. Oct. 14. 1960
According to the Intercollegiate Press Bulletin, Executive Dean of Student Relations William S. Guthrie, Ohio State, said:
"No new groups have been nor will be recognized on this campus with discriminatory clauses. We expect to proceed according to our plans outline in your (panhellenic) resolution."
All sororities on the campus have been required to report during Ohio's fall quarter to the dean of women and state what positive action they are taking to eliminate their present discriminatory clauses.
The administration is gathering constitutions from the other campus organizations. Those with discriminatory clauses will be required to report in the same manner as the sororites.
More than 380 organizations have been contacted.
DALLAS (UPI) — Golfer Ivan Bunny is tickled pink over President Eisenhower's birthday today.
"At last," said Bunny, "He's in the low 70's."
Golfer Ike Has Problem
Canned Food Diners Fickle LONDON — (UPI) — Five hundred persons last night attended a testimonial dinner on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the canned food industry.
They dined on lobster, turtle soup, and roast pheasant, nothing on the menu was canned.
NEW YORK — (UPI) The New York Personnel Management Association has presented an award to Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell for outstanding achievement in the field of personnel relations. The award has only been granted six times in the past 13 years.
Mitchell Gets Award
Canned Food Diners Fickle
Learn How to Fly in the All New...
... CESSNA 150
Learning to Fly is More Than Fun ... It's an Investment in Tomorrow!!
INVESTIGATE OUR SPECIAL FLIGHT COURSE
NOW!
Krhart Flying Service
INCORPORATED
1/2 Mile NE of Tee Pee Municipal Airport VI 3-2167
End of Season Clearance on FISHING TACKLE
40% Reduction on all Shakespeare Rods and Reels PLUGS — 20% OFF
OPENING SEASON SPECIAL 10% OFF ON ALL SHOTGUN SHELLS
WE BUY - RENT -
TRADE GUNS
Browning — Winchester
Remington — Beretta
$1 a Day and Up
SPECIAL TEAM DISCOUNT ON ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
715 MASS.