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BRIDGEPORT SUNDAY POST, APRIL 4,1971 UB Professor Revises His Study Of Newly-Hailed Novelist West James F. Light, Bernhard professor and chairman of the English department of the University of Bridgeport's College of Arts and Sciences, has recently published a revised and expanded edition of his volume "Nathanael West: an Interpretative Studv." Nathanael West, a successful Hollywood screen writer, before his death in an automobile accident at the age of 38, wrote four short novels: "Balso Snell," i Lonelyhearts," "Cool Million," and "Day of a Locust." On its first publication in 1961, Dr. Light's study on the relative ly unknown novelist was highly praised. The publisher, Northwestern University Press, justifies the new edition by the fact that Nathanael West's reputation has grown significantly since 1961. One of Century's In recent years West a be'en hailed as a novelist who was both a seismograph of his own time and a prophet of ours, Dr.

Light says, adding that the noted critic Stanley Hyman has claimed that West's "Miss Lone- lyhearts" is one of the three best novels of the 20th century and innumerable critics agree that "The Day of the Locust" is the best novel ever to come from the-gUded jungle of Hollywood. In his study-Prof. Light illuminates the- relationship between-West's life and his work, i personality and his art. Each of the four novels is analyzed in terms of West's life and thet society of his times. The author reveals, how West's art both reflects and transcends its -so that social- criticism in: novels becomes an eternal indictment of a cruelty, Quest for Order Dr.

Light emphasizes, his belief that the motivating force of West's- major characters is a quest'ior order and peace in a universe they find chaotic and meaningless. The source of this Westian theme, Dr. Light says, is to be found "partly in Wesf rejection of his Jewish heritage AN EASTER PRAYER 0 Father, hear this heart-wrung prayer For Christ's dear sake; suspended there. While on that cross, for ui died; His arms, forgiving, outstretched wide. His broken eyes to Heaven turned, His bleeding heart, with love still burned.

"Father, forgive them," to Heaven he cries; Then bows His lovely head--and dies. Dear God, Who givest pulse and breathe, Hast called Thy Sou to life, from Undying souls save, For this triumphed o'er the grave; And there eternal life He gives, To ADDS TOUTS STUDY Dr. James H. Light, chairman of the English department and Bernhard professor in the University of Bridgeport's College of Arts and Sciences has recently published a revised and expanded edition of his 1961 book on the life and work of novelist Nathanael West and his consequent search for personal identity and internal harmony and balance." This revised edition contains a foreword in "which the author discusses the major critical and biographical studies which have appeared sines the original publication of the book. Also, nu- merous made in revisions the text have been to take account of additional biographical i a i which has appeared.

Scholarly Author In addition to "Nathanael West," Prof. Light is the author of numerous scholarly articles and of books on John W. 'DeForest and J. D. Salinger.

He is co-editor of a best-selling college anthology entitled "The Modern Age," which is scheduled to be published by Holt- Rinehart-Winston in a new edition in 1972. In April, 1971, a- collection of essays on Robert Penn Warren, edited by Prof. Light and Including his own essay "Structure, Technique, and Meaning in All the-Kings' Men," is scheduled to be published by Charles Merrill; and in the near future the first volumes of a 17-volume Collected Edition of the Works of John W. DeForest, edited with an introduction and notes by Dr. Light, is scheduled to be published by Garrett Press in its American Authors Series.

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Metric Beat A CHILD SHALL LEAD If we could view the world today Through the eyes of a little child Hate, greed, and discord we never would see gather rich gifts from I the happiness tree. If could rule the world today On 'Sellini the book the said Flaxman, a young stage a film producer with a long aver- death; Let no abort this life By wanton knife. war, or surgeon's Christ came to Disturbed by hands of fire joeen turned into a jaundiced ing songs, commericals, guest Striking: down around my bed, look at the merchandising of a appearances and television spe- TT -U 1 tV7 all the world; lives! because He --JOHANNA WAGNER GOD'S WILL Life would be child's play If only we would trust in God; For nothing is coincidence but a harmony Ordained in a divine orderly scheme. No matter how wt plot and plan The naked eye cannot perceive The finale of our master's dream. Fears and tears ihould soon subside If humbleness would be our guide; Feelings and thoughts do not hide, Let love and truth light thy way.

The great creator who wrote the script Chose us cannily for our parts, Crying! do your best and do not fret Life's masquerade soon i cease. Meek lambs are wt part of his flock, False pride our only stumbling block; Then at night we will sleep With God's angels at our feet. Cardinal love comes and goes Let nature take her course; God's love is eternal here to stay Bidding peace now and be on your way. LOUISE FANTON BY DUSTON HARVEY SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) "When I read it, I had the concept of doing it as an electronic vaudeville show with different types of numbers and different kinds of television I shows that would give an indication of the variety of ways in which the presidency is "It's first and foremost about We used book as original source material. It a ideas all the way through to believe them.

He His own two Txys warned. vsinot they we're to television commercials we step further." (dishonest commercials for producer said reality establishment a way of catching up with fantasy one reason he plans to open in New York this fall rather than during the 1972 election year. "We originally had a number in which a cowboy named Wayne Johnson sang a western ballad and campaigned for Through the heart of a little child Wnen producer John Flaxman! A decree would go forth re ad "The Selling of the Presi-j throughout all the land dent," an expose of television's! Sf tnrn TM a. LU-T-t-vll via OVUU That all races and creeds would i role in the 1368 election, he en-i i axiIian in interview. jWavne, Then John Wayne went i 3 -n A A selling via TV, and secondly Mason," he said.

"He was sup- i about political selling." a i posed to be a takeoff on John walk hand in hand. And all would surrender to love. --EUNICE B. CARLSON Georgetown LIGHTNING: HANDS OF FIRE In his version, candidate George presidential Mason is visioned it as a kind of tronic vaudeville show." And that's how a musical (packaged and sold to the Amer- comedy based on Joe McGin- ican people like a tube of tooth- account of the Nixon-Hum-! phrey compaign is played in its! pre-broadway tryout here with! 1 paste without stepping out of a American Conservatory theatre. Quiet time for dreams of lifei The non-fiction best-seller has TV studio from his nomination to election day.

The audience sees three advertising experts put together a totally electronic campaign, us- Lighting darkness through my closed eyes'. A grumbling growl proclaims a miss, Silence plans another try An angry thrash, a distant crash. And laughter shakes the sky 1976 presidential candidate whoicials. never leaves the television studio. Aversion to Commercials "We're taking the essence of Milford ROYAL OIL SONG If a tanker Meet a tanker Comin' through the bay, If a tanker Smack a tanker Need a body pray? Don't waste your words on Fish and birds or Artless seals at play! Come have a lark in Petroleum Park that Lords it o'er the quay, And watch a tanker Sink a tanker Comin' through the bay.

-GERTA PROSSER Camden, Maine TWO TREES One to point us upward toward our God The other- All He brings us from Earths deep sod. One to stand with loving arms outspread The other-To shelter and feed with Earth good bread. One to save us from life's deepest gloom The other- Cherry blossoms now in bloom' --FLORENCE WEDDING, 90 Muncie, Ind. Bannow Center to Be Dedicated April 18 on Fain-field U. Campus FAIRFIELD--The dedication of the Rudolph F.

Bannow Science center at Fairfield university will take place April 18 at. 3 p.m. More than 500 civic educators and scientists are expected to attend the ceremonies, as well as a number of students with their parents, since the date also marks Parents' day on campus. Mrs. Bannow and.

a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Larson, both Easton residents, also will be present, together with other members of the family. Shortly before construction of the center was started in the fall of 1968, the president of Fairfield university, the Rev. William C. Mclnnes, SJ, announced that Mr.

and Mrs. Larson had made a generous and substantial gift to the university in memory of her father and that the Science center would be named in his honor. Mr. Bannow in 1962. He was chairman of the board of Bridgeport Machines, a firm he founded in the late thirties.

Active in numerous civic, charitable and industrial organizations, he was also president of the National Association of Manufacturers. The Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce gave RUDOLPH F. BANNOW him its Distinguished Citizenship Award in 1960 and, later that same year, he was named Swedish-American of the year in ceremonies held in Stockholm. Immediately after the dedication, a reception will be held in the Bannow Science center and there will be guided tours of the building and its many facilities. Guests will see not only the modern classrooms and study areas but also will witness actual laboratory demonstrations conducted with the most sophisticated equipment by students and faculty members in the various science departments.

There will also be an exhibit of underwater photography. The $4.5 million center was completed prior to the last Christmas recess and fully occupied for instructional activity at the beginning of the present semester. In it are consolidated all the science departments mathematics, i chemistry, biology and psychology--as well as the university's central computer operation which has assumed increased importance in instructional techniques. Designed by the New York architectural firm of Eggers Associates, the center is uniquely designed to allow for future expansion and growth in various science oriented programs. A four-story, twin wing compound, it fits the natural land contour in a wooded area between the Campus center and the new library on the 200 acre campus.

More than two-thirds of its 100,000 square feet is assigned for instructional and related uses. NEW SCIENCE BUILDING $4.5 million icience center named in honor of the late Bridgeport industrialist Rudolph F. Bannow will be dedicated at Fairfield university in ceremonies April 18. Tht four-story structure, housing all of the university's science departments and central computer operation, has been in use since the present semester started. "It's succession of scenes' and shows," said Flaxman.

"We try to cover as many aspects of selling as we can conceive of. on the air for James Buckley (in last year's New York Senate race)." The production includes 20 minutes of film clips, including humorous looks at political commercials, prepared by American Zeotrope, San Francisco's only film studio. It also has a kiddie show Terrortime" in which the host urges kids to tell their parents to vote for Mason "or I'll turn you into a frog." Flaxman said the effect of TV commercials on children has long been one of his pet peeves. youths unhappy about i duped as children. "The Selling of the President" is the first musical tried ou.t.

with an American repertosy company. It joined ACT's rotating repertory of eight the final months and one-half of the company's current season after its premier last Tuesday night. The musical's book was written by Staart Hample, a former advertising executive. James wrote the Jack O'Brien the music lyrics. Boba Ellis Rabb, former director of APA company w.ho joined ACT last year, directed-, and will do the same in York.

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