Project Gutenberg 2006-01-24 Public domain in the USA. 130 Ross, Robert Baldwin 1869 1918 Ross, Robbie Masques & Phases Masques and Phases Transcribed from the December 1909 Arthur L. Humphreys edition by David Price "Masques & Phases" by Robert Baldwin Ross is a collection of essays, criticism, and literary reflections written in the early 20th century. The work explores various themes related to art, archaeology, and the psychological effects produced by literature. Ross presents a unique perspective that intertwines humor and seriousness, offering a mosaic of thoughts that challenge traditional categorization in literature. At the start of the collection, the author dedicates the work to his former editor, expressing gratitude for the freedom he was given to explore his writing. Following the dedication, Ross introduces a piece titled "A Case at the Museum," which juxtaposes the lives and motivations of archaeologists and collectors, emphasizing the nuances of both pursuits. He introduces Professor Lachsyrma, an archaeologist with lost faith and deep intellect, who resides in a cluttered studio filled with artifacts. This opening sets the tone for a witty examination of artistic scholarship and the interplay between personal woes and professional obsessions, leading readers into Ross's intriguing literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English essays Short stories, English English literature -- 20th century PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 408564 2025-07-07T11:58:36.873496 text/html 417387 2006-01-24T17:56:23 text/html 246476 2025-07-07T11:58:45.571420 application/epub+zip 248686 2025-07-07T11:58:40.128477 application/epub+zip 234710 2025-07-07T11:58:38.758483 application/epub+zip 448856 2025-07-07T11:58:49.286415 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403709 2025-07-07T11:58:44.456429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376073 2022-09-08T11:57:40.133398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358912 2025-07-07T11:58:36.147469 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 358722 2006-01-24T17:59:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19014 2025-07-07T11:58:49.413415 application/rdf+xml 15120 2025-07-07T11:58:39.267479 image/jpeg 3798 2025-07-07T11:58:39.010475 image/jpeg 155936 2006-01-24T17:59:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 146194 2006-01-24T17:59:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 233780 2025-07-07T11:58:36.904461 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia