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The manifold activities of the human mind in its attempt to comprehend the universe have left us a glorious heritage. The student, be he youth or adult, who wishes to trace the growth of understanding in Music, in Litera ture, or in the graphic arts, finds no lack of guidance. Excellent reproductions of the great masterpieces of painting or of sculpture can be obtained at small cost in volumes where the improvement in technique and the development of new ideas are indicated by a friendly hand. Scientific invention has made the study of great masterpieces of music possible to all, and there is now growing up an adequate library of musical appreciation while the great works of literature probably suffer from over-interpretation.
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