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Arthur Schhitaler
he author of “Casanova's
Homecoming.“ reviewed today.
HEMSTREET
96 WARREN STREET
NEW YORK CITY
PHILA INAUTRER
Literary Notes
Mr. John Sumner vs. Arthur Schnitzier—New Novels by J. B. Priestley
and Anne Douglas Sedgwick—Junior Literary Guild September Selec¬
tions—Scatterings
—
Arthur Schnitzler, and his American
publishers, Simof & Schuster, arethe
latest recipients of benefit by attention
from Mr. John Sumnenund the New¬
York Society forthe Suppression of
Tice. A new Dollar edition of“ Casa¬
nova’s Homecoming“, first publisbed in
this conntry in 1921, was promptlz
pounced upon and subjected to the Ju¬
dicial understanding of Magistrate Golt¬
lieb. The erndite Mr. Sumner might
have looked up an indietment against
this book found in 1923. and never
brought to trial br the Distriet At¬
torner. But his fresh inquiry into ihe
senescence of greatness should heip
Fales again,
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Express
Portland de
1930
Decline Of
A Romantic
Schnitzlei's Tale Of
Casanova’s Loss
Of Power
CASANOVA’S HOMECOMING, B
Schnitzier: Simon and
Sciugter00.
A tale of a conceited romantic seek¬
ing to regain his lost youth but despair¬
ing at its futility is Casanova’s Home¬
coming.“ The New York Society for
the Suppression of Vice does not ap¬
prove of it and has given it a reputation
for nastiness that it does not deserve.
The careful reader cannot but believe
with Magistrate Simpson, who handed
down an opinion on the instituted court
action in 1922, that it is “a distinct
contribution to the literature of the
present day.“
Lost Intrigue
Here we have the' famous eighteenth
century amorist, penniless but proud,
rascal but gentleman, as he figures in
one last disillusioning intrigue.
In days past he had wandered all
over Europe, but, after a stay in
Venice, he returns to the haunts of his
vouth to find thaf his romantic king¬
dom is gone. Everywhere he is recog¬
nized as an old man and this the 53-
vear-old lover resents and refuses to
believe. He tries his old time skill on a
woung woman and only succeeds in
awakening, suspicions in his own mind
that he has lost his fascinating power.
Suspicions are confirmed when he
finds it necessary to stoop to trickery
in order to attain his purpose. Success¬
ful yet defeated he returns to Venice.
cxemplifying the polgnant tragedy of
every aging romantic who departs in
quest of a vanished youth.
The whole point of the tale is the
mental suffering undergone by Casa¬
nova as he becomes increasingly aware
of the inevitable; his passionate love
affair Is only secondary. The terse and
ironic style of the Viennese author
concentrates en teaching the centur¬
ies-old lesson, and this uniqué, eigh¬
teenth century style is the best feature
of Casanova's Homecoming.“
After having read scores of novels
whose chief characteristic seemed to
be padding of a vice-laden plot, tbis
frank, directness of Schnitzler comes
as a relief.
Paramount Theme
There is no cluttering of purposes.
While the priest may seek to use the
confession of his flock and a nun whis¬
pers of nast romances, yet the ruth¬
less will of Casanova is ever the para¬
mount theme. The reader may be scan¬
dalized. may resent ihis purpose, but
the author’s abllity in forceful tragedy
writing cannot be denied.
The theme of Casanova’s Home¬
coming“ is exquisitely suited to the.
ironic wizandry of Arthur Schnitz'er.
There are abundant opportunities for
philosophie discussions. Jealousy, in¬
rigue, double-edged sarcasm and
lights of emotional fançy fill this mas¬
##### of modern fiction. O. J. M.
HEMSTREET
96 WARREN STREET
NEW FORK CITY
Times,
Ashville, N C
AUG 2 4/930
This Land of Liberty“ 18 80
viclous a denunclation that the
cause of liberallsm might well be
injured by the over - statement of
which Bates is quite possibly guilty.
Still, the prosecution against the
Schnitzler book is so illustrative of
tié prudery, the Chronic hysterla,
against which he rails that his
words gain emphasis.
It was in 1921 that Casanova's
Homecoming“ was first printed in
was
English. At that time it
halled into a magistrate's court
and a compromise was reached -
the then publisher agreeing to with¬
draw the book as soon as he had
disposed of the first edition.
Simon and Schuster now have
brought it out again as one of the
Inner Sanctum Novels“ at a dol¬
lar. If ever there were a fictional
bargain th## is it.
Casanova's Homecoming“ de¬
scribes an imaginary event in the#
life of the greatest adventurer of
them all when he has reached the
53 and is returing to
age
There occurs a hideous
Venice.
seduction but the scene — to which
the moral agents apparently ob¬
ject so strenuously — is by two
means glorified erotlcism; rather
it is a poignant tragedy of advanc¬
ing old age.
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This Land of Liberty“ is so vicious
a denunciation that the cause of lib¬
eralism might well be insered
over-statement of which Bates
possibly guilty. Still, the persec
against the Schnitzler book is so illi
trative of tlie prüdery, the chronic
hysteria, against which he rails that
his words gain emphasis.
It was in 1921 that“Casanova's
Homecoming“ was first printed in
English. At that time it was hailed
into a magistrate's court and a com¬
promise was reached—the then pub¬
lisher agreeing to withdraw the book
as soon as he had disposed of the
first edition.
Simon and Schuster now have
brought it out agaln as one of the
Inner Sanctum Nvels“ at a dollar.
If ever there were a fictional bargain
this is it.
Casanova’s Homecoming“ deseribes
an imaginary event in the life of the
greatest adventurer of them all when
he has reached the age of 53 and is
returning to Venice. There occurs a
hideous seduction but the scene—to
which the moral agents apparently
object so strennously—is by no means
glorified eroticism; rather it
poignant tragedy of advancing old
age.
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Portland Me
AUG 2 31930
ruc Artist
Arthur Schhitaler
he author of “Casanova's
Homecoming.“ reviewed today.
HEMSTREET
96 WARREN STREET
NEW YORK CITY
PHILA INAUTRER
Literary Notes
Mr. John Sumner vs. Arthur Schnitzier—New Novels by J. B. Priestley
and Anne Douglas Sedgwick—Junior Literary Guild September Selec¬
tions—Scatterings
—
Arthur Schnitzler, and his American
publishers, Simof & Schuster, arethe
latest recipients of benefit by attention
from Mr. John Sumnenund the New¬
York Society forthe Suppression of
Tice. A new Dollar edition of“ Casa¬
nova’s Homecoming“, first publisbed in
this conntry in 1921, was promptlz
pounced upon and subjected to the Ju¬
dicial understanding of Magistrate Golt¬
lieb. The erndite Mr. Sumner might
have looked up an indietment against
this book found in 1923. and never
brought to trial br the Distriet At¬
torner. But his fresh inquiry into ihe
senescence of greatness should heip
Fales again,
box 4/11
Express
Portland de
1930
Decline Of
A Romantic
Schnitzlei's Tale Of
Casanova’s Loss
Of Power
CASANOVA’S HOMECOMING, B
Schnitzier: Simon and
Sciugter00.
A tale of a conceited romantic seek¬
ing to regain his lost youth but despair¬
ing at its futility is Casanova’s Home¬
coming.“ The New York Society for
the Suppression of Vice does not ap¬
prove of it and has given it a reputation
for nastiness that it does not deserve.
The careful reader cannot but believe
with Magistrate Simpson, who handed
down an opinion on the instituted court
action in 1922, that it is “a distinct
contribution to the literature of the
present day.“
Lost Intrigue
Here we have the' famous eighteenth
century amorist, penniless but proud,
rascal but gentleman, as he figures in
one last disillusioning intrigue.
In days past he had wandered all
over Europe, but, after a stay in
Venice, he returns to the haunts of his
vouth to find thaf his romantic king¬
dom is gone. Everywhere he is recog¬
nized as an old man and this the 53-
vear-old lover resents and refuses to
believe. He tries his old time skill on a
woung woman and only succeeds in
awakening, suspicions in his own mind
that he has lost his fascinating power.
Suspicions are confirmed when he
finds it necessary to stoop to trickery
in order to attain his purpose. Success¬
ful yet defeated he returns to Venice.
cxemplifying the polgnant tragedy of
every aging romantic who departs in
quest of a vanished youth.
The whole point of the tale is the
mental suffering undergone by Casa¬
nova as he becomes increasingly aware
of the inevitable; his passionate love
affair Is only secondary. The terse and
ironic style of the Viennese author
concentrates en teaching the centur¬
ies-old lesson, and this uniqué, eigh¬
teenth century style is the best feature
of Casanova's Homecoming.“
After having read scores of novels
whose chief characteristic seemed to
be padding of a vice-laden plot, tbis
frank, directness of Schnitzler comes
as a relief.
Paramount Theme
There is no cluttering of purposes.
While the priest may seek to use the
confession of his flock and a nun whis¬
pers of nast romances, yet the ruth¬
less will of Casanova is ever the para¬
mount theme. The reader may be scan¬
dalized. may resent ihis purpose, but
the author’s abllity in forceful tragedy
writing cannot be denied.
The theme of Casanova’s Home¬
coming“ is exquisitely suited to the.
ironic wizandry of Arthur Schnitz'er.
There are abundant opportunities for
philosophie discussions. Jealousy, in¬
rigue, double-edged sarcasm and
lights of emotional fançy fill this mas¬
##### of modern fiction. O. J. M.
HEMSTREET
96 WARREN STREET
NEW FORK CITY
Times,
Ashville, N C
AUG 2 4/930
This Land of Liberty“ 18 80
viclous a denunclation that the
cause of liberallsm might well be
injured by the over - statement of
which Bates is quite possibly guilty.
Still, the prosecution against the
Schnitzler book is so illustrative of
tié prudery, the Chronic hysterla,
against which he rails that his
words gain emphasis.
It was in 1921 that Casanova's
Homecoming“ was first printed in
was
English. At that time it
halled into a magistrate's court
and a compromise was reached -
the then publisher agreeing to with¬
draw the book as soon as he had
disposed of the first edition.
Simon and Schuster now have
brought it out again as one of the
Inner Sanctum Novels“ at a dol¬
lar. If ever there were a fictional
bargain th## is it.
Casanova's Homecoming“ de¬
scribes an imaginary event in the#
life of the greatest adventurer of
them all when he has reached the
53 and is returing to
age
There occurs a hideous
Venice.
seduction but the scene — to which
the moral agents apparently ob¬
ject so strenuously — is by two
means glorified erotlcism; rather
it is a poignant tragedy of advanc¬
ing old age.
3
Standard
Butte Mont
gug 24-30
This Land of Liberty“ is so vicious
a denunciation that the cause of lib¬
eralism might well be insered
over-statement of which Bates
possibly guilty. Still, the persec
against the Schnitzler book is so illi
trative of tlie prüdery, the chronic
hysteria, against which he rails that
his words gain emphasis.
It was in 1921 that“Casanova's
Homecoming“ was first printed in
English. At that time it was hailed
into a magistrate's court and a com¬
promise was reached—the then pub¬
lisher agreeing to withdraw the book
as soon as he had disposed of the
first edition.
Simon and Schuster now have
brought it out agaln as one of the
Inner Sanctum Nvels“ at a dollar.
If ever there were a fictional bargain
this is it.
Casanova’s Homecoming“ deseribes
an imaginary event in the life of the
greatest adventurer of them all when
he has reached the age of 53 and is
returning to Venice. There occurs a
hideous seduction but the scene—to
which the moral agents apparently
object so strennously—is by no means
glorified eroticism; rather it
poignant tragedy of advancing old
age.