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However, in some way Slavick Replies ing this pax-ticular work of art—they it did judge the "art-success" of Wil­ have, in some manner, determined that liams' fantasy, and briefly did make the Editor: it ^vill be an occasion of sin to those who claim that he "shows ... a prudent con­ In regard to the letter in your maga­ view it. cern . and a fine response to value." zine last week condemning the JUGGLER To argue that he demonstrates a re­ review of A Streetcar Named Desire: However, these two judgments, that sponse to moral value or a Christian ap­ of the art critic, and of the Theatre Whatever the Catholic Theatre Move­ proach to reality would require more an Movement, must be made absolutely ment be, its judgment of any theatre is essay than is here permitted. apart, even though one critic may deal, certainly not the direct concern of the in the same collection of words and I would be on the side of God. The critic of a work of art, whose judgment question is: which side is He on? of a thing as a work of art must be paragraphs, with both aspects of the work—acting in each regard individu­ William H. Slavick concerned, alone, with the end of the 124 Walsh Hall work—the thing made. His concern is ally, as a critic of literature or art on not directly with ethics or morality. the one hand, as a moralist on the other. The critic of the art must view its Reviewers in the JUGGLER attempt to "The Barber" being and nature objectively. He must review works of art first as art, and Editor: be cognizant, in a very special sense, of then, if so desiring or if the work espe­ I should like to express my sincere ap­ the amorality of art, knowing that it is cially warrants, an eifort is made to preciation to you for the grand coopera­ above, outside, and apart from morality. consider its conformity to the Christian tion extended our efforts to make the His end is to judge the truth and beauty aesthete and to morality. And there opera. The Barber of Seville, presented of the thing made (refei'ence: Art & can be a Christian criticism of ax-t as by Charles L. Wagner on Feb. 26, a com­ Scholasticism by Jacques Maritain; Art such: a critic understanding the whole plete success. In the columns of the by Eric Gill). Of course, this does not wisdom of Christianity can judge how SCHOLASTIC, we received the utmost con- ' '^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^A^^^k^^^hM^A^MMMM^ Danee and Enjoy It • • • the exclusive GEORGE DAVIS way! Now you can save money and become a good dancer in half the usual time, with the finest private instruction obtainable anywhere. Learn the latest steps . acquire variety and confidence . then you can really relax while dancing. Lose that dancing fear once and for all. Let a George Davis expert show you how to thrill your friends with a newly "remodeled" Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, Polka ... or any other dance, in just a few hours. Our studios are open till 10 p. m. Phone or come in for FREE interest­ ing analysis lesson! 4-0801 I UsCE- ^TLCIOS 1 345 Lincoln Way West. South Bend Member of CHICAGO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DANCING MASTERS March 11, 1949 sideration. in were swell. Here's wishing you the well for his effort, and given a free hand (Rev.) Joseph A, Kehoe, C.S.C., best of luck. at the translations, could do that. Cer­ Chaii-man, Program Committee. Harold EUingson tainly some of the dialogue would sound A sticcess it was, and SCHOLASTIC is 609 E. 64th St., odd; no odder, I add, than in Italian. liappy to liave had a small pa/rt in it. Tacoma, Wash. Dialogue in an opera always sounds We hope Father Kehoe and Ms com7nit- Our tlianks to far-off Reader Filing- awkward, because it is not natural to tee can bring more of the same to ND.— son.—Editor. sing prose which should be spoken to Editor. • sound really sensible. It would also be No Surrender lor Wilcox difficult to educate the initiate to listen Homogenized Gratitude Editor: to their own mother tongue; indeed, it Editor: The fish takes the bait. We come full would be a real feat, considering the On behalf of the Milk Pumpers' cycle, and the controversy over opera social importance involved in going to Union, Local No. 711, we, the officers, in English vs. Opera in Something Else something you neither understand nor wish to thank you from the depths of blossoms forth in all its pristine vigor. care about except for the fact that you our homogenized hearts for your fine I accept the challenge. will be duly seen and noted. picture of one of our intelligent, alert I do not deny that the translation of Last, I am willing to make a large specialists. Thanks once again and more The Barber of Seville employed- at the concession. Some operas, particularly milk to you. recent performance left much to be de­ dramas, in which the spoken or sung We remain, sired. Ludici-ous it was in places, but words actually mean very little, could Leopold Yrbaskoraski nevertheless some of the most outspoken be left alone. The protagonists of Art Richard SchoUessmeyer critics of the vernacular found them­ Inviolate could attend these to the ex­ Zygmont Zcmacisesak selves laughing at the jokes, because clusion of those cheapened by transla­ Maxey McBride they could understand them. But to say tion. Someone asked me how I would Pumpers Yrbaskoraski et al refer to a that since the translation in this case translate Brunhilde's Battle Cry. That's cartoon SCHOIASTIC ran a couple of was slightly awkward, all translations easy; I wouldn't. Not even a German weeks ago depicting tJieir stony-hearted must be equally awkward, is to give the can understand what she says anyhow. refusal to allow more tlian otie glass of baby the heave-ho vnth the bath. It would take many poets many years to milk at breakfast and dinner.—Editor Translating a romance-language opera translate much of Wagner into recog­ into English is no job for a hack poet, of nizable English. Such is not the case Faraway Praises the stripe employed by the Met in its with operas like The Barber, which de­ Editor: absurd libretti. I am cognizant of all pends so much on its being understood I received your issue of Feb. 11 a the difficulties. I know that it is hard to by its audience. few days ago and I think it was fit English words to music designed to Se si voule sentire alle opere in Itali- wonderful. The changes that you put be sung in Italian, but a good poet, paid (Continued on Page 8) Come to AMers • • • for the best in Rainwear KOROSEAL . ALLIGATOR . RAOTFAIR priced frown • 7.95 to 26.75 Be ready for "weather" ... in a sweet new raincoat. You'll find a big selection here . from the compact new Koroseal "Stormer" that folds up into an easy-to-carry envelope when the sun comes out ... to our rain, wind and storm resisting Alligators and Rain- fairs . that are tailored and styled like fine topcoats. THIS WEEKS BROWSER WINNER: A. J. 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