02192cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500210015024600230017126400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050800820041152011710049353400450166465300190170965300270172865300390175585600430179499900170183717601UtSlPG20260610133418.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRoss, Robert Baldwin,d1869-191810aMasques & Phases1 aMasques and Phases 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-24  aTranscribed from the December 1909 Arthur L. Humphreys edition by David Price  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish essays  aShort stories, English  aEnglish literature -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17601  c58987d58987