John‐baptist Reeves
Biographic Data
| ID | 3653435 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John‐baptist Reeves |
| GIVEN NAMES | John‐baptist |
| FAMILY NAME | Reeves |
| SIGNATURE | REEVES J B |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1920 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1959 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The First Editor of 'Blackfriars
There is a form of truth known as calumny.' This howler appeared in the first Editorial of Blackfriars. The Editor, Father Bernard Delany, followed up by Father Vincent McNabb in the first article, was expounding 'Our Aim of Truth'. The slip was quite out of keeping with Father Bernard's character and its like never recurred while he was Editor. If he had a fault it was excessive caution born of selfdistrust. It used to be said of him that when h…
Biography of Father Bede Jarrett, O.P
Inextinguishable Laughter
Father Ronald Knox thinks, but is not sure, that modern humour is degenerate satire. However uncertain he may be in his theories in his practice of both humour and satire he has the certainty of a very great master. Success in satire is readily proved by the way those who are ridiculed sit up and take notice. In the case of Father Knox there are still more eloquent witnesses to success; namely, those who are accustomed to satire, yet find themsel…
On Curiosity
Jack, be quiet," cried Mrs. Beeby to her husband. "Can't you see I've got an idea !" She was sketching rapidly and intently the first rough outlines of a drawing. All Mrs. Beeby's drawings were exquisite.The Professor sniggered."You never had an idea in your life, my sweet," he said. "Given an idea, you wouldn't be a woman-much less the adorable woman that I love."The Professor was wrong, as professors frequently are. But the excitement of a bril…
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On Curiosity
Jack, be quiet," cried Mrs. Beeby to her husband. "Can't you see I've got an idea !" She was sketching rapidly and intently the first rough outlines of a drawing. All Mrs. Beeby's drawings were exquisite.The Professor sniggered."You never had an idea in your life, my sweet," he said. "Given an idea, you wouldn't be a woman-much less the adorable woman that I love."The Professor was wrong, as professors frequently are. But the excitement of a bril…
Inextinguishable Laughter
Father Ronald Knox thinks, but is not sure, that modern humour is degenerate satire. However uncertain he may be in his theories in his practice of both humour and satire he has the certainty of a very great master. Success in satire is readily proved by the way those who are ridiculed sit up and take notice. In the case of Father Knox there are still more eloquent witnesses to success; namely, those who are accustomed to satire, yet find themsel…
Biography of Father Bede Jarrett, O.P
The First Editor of 'Blackfriars
There is a form of truth known as calumny.' This howler appeared in the first Editorial of Blackfriars. The Editor, Father Bernard Delany, followed up by Father Vincent McNabb in the first article, was expounding 'Our Aim of Truth'. The slip was quite out of keeping with Father Bernard's character and its like never recurred while he was Editor. If he had a fault it was excessive caution born of selfdistrust. It used to be said of him that when h…
Art (2 works) · Literature (2 works) · Biography (1 work) · Citation (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Curiosity (1 work) · Engineering and Material Science Research (1 work) · Historical and Architectural Studies (1 work) · History (1 work) · Laughter (1 work)