An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

Thoughts and Things No. IV

Clare, Ada. "Thoughts and Things No. IV." New York Saturday Press, November 12, 1859, 2.
Type
newspaper
Genre
commentary
Abstract

In this column, Clare gives her thoughts on Beulah, which she criticizes as an "inane" copy of Jane Eyre (2). Clare mentions she has been to see the Marble Heart and praises Laura Keene's acting style. She also discusses a production of Smike by the same company and reviews several members of the cast. Clare also shares her feelings on hot air balloons, recommends Getty Gay's "Waking From Illusions" from the previous edition of the Saturday Press, and criticizes "vain men" for "despising love" and scorning the affection they're offered (2).

People Mentioned in this Work
Keene, Laura [pages: 2]

In writing about the Marble Heart, Clare discusses Keene's acting and her mastery of "tone" and the naturalness of her performance (2).

People who Created this Work
Clare, Ada author