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In the Shadow of Statues: Drama in Three Acts
Poet Lore: Drama in Three Acts (September-October 1914) This autumn issue features "In the Shadow of Statues," a three-act drama by French author Georges Duhamel, translated by Sasha Best and dedicated to André Antoine. The play centers on Robert Bailly, son of the late writer Emanuel Bailly, on the eve of his father's monument unveiling by national subscription. A persistent visitor named Hilaire repeatedly attempts to see Robert privately but is thwarted by household staff and Alain Mostier, Bailly's longtime friend and associate, who manages the family's affairs and coordinates the ceremony preparations. The narrative depicts household bureaucracy, social obligation, and the tensions surrounding the public commemoration of a celebrated writer. The issue also includes poetry by F.T. Marinetti, Georges Duhamel, and Avelide Prydz; "A Legend of Saint Nicholas," a one-act play by Beulah Marie Dix; and "An Appreciation of Marinetti" by Anne Simon, reflecting contemporary interest in Futurism and modernist aesthetics.