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The article presents a speech by English author E. M. Forster delivered to the Cambridge humanists in England in the summer of 1959 in which he discussed how he lost his faith, the rise of his humanism in relation to his life background, and the crises and tumults which were suppressed by his subconscious.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter addresses the issue of death and growing old. In the author's opinion, the offhand attitude of people toward the topic of death is due to two world wars and the possibility of a third one. He also explores the divisions of the relation of an old person to another.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter discusses the concept of recollectionism. The author explains why dreams sometimes preserve an emotional truth unlike the waking moment. He cites the two reasons for remembering or trying to remember, one is the mental balance provided by memory and another is the material and financial opportunities presented by the past.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being an English tutor at Nassenheide in Germany in 1905.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter offers comments on the significance of trees. The author points out that trees grow because it occurred to them to do so and that they may outlast the current crises in England. He adds that the function of trees beyond the utilitarian is to remind people that they have been born and must die.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter examines issues related to British politics in 1935. According to the author, the British government should postpone the election in light of the growing Fascism and the government's League policy. Also mentioned is the emergence of the Vigilance organization in France in response to the rising Fascism.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter cites the controversies surrounding British politician Sir Oswald Mosley in 1934. It mentions the criticism received by the police from Mosley for their handling of the violent situation outside the Olympia building in London, England. The author describes Fascism as the worst path facing British politics.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of reading the book "Woodlanders," by Thomas Hardy and being in charge of a palace garden being constructed in India.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter focuses on the visit of Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, to India in 1922. The Calcutta merchants were said to be disappointed with the ability of Indians to run a great city without European assistance demonstrated during the prince's visit which lead to extensive arrests in Bengal and in British India. The author criticizes the good-fellowship shown by the prince in his visit.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter examines the change of position between the British and India in Anglo-India in the 20th century. According to the author, spontaneous intercourse between the races is now impossible given their history. He mentions that the improvement in the politeness of Englishmen to Indians is of little importance because they no longer require their social support.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter looks at the content of archaeological reports in India. Other reports reportedly lack the high consecrated fervour that inspires such publications in Egyptian and Greece. The author praises a report from the director of the Archaeology for the State of Mysore in India, which is said to be more interesting compared with its British Indian counterparts.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter focuses on the railway carriage in India. Such carriage has sofa-beds, racks, hooks, washing apparatus, electric lights and electric fans. In the author's opinion, the railways will benefit Hinduism as demonstrated by the increased popularity of the religious fairs.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter offers information on the city of Burg el Arab in Alexandria, Egypt. The city features such architecture as unfinished walls, a market place, court-house and antique memorial column. According to the author, architecture in Burg el Arab has British influence.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter describes the cities of Rostock and Wismar in Germany. The Neumarkt is cited as the centre of interest in Rostock, which features the inn of The Sun, the inn of The Moon and the inn of Russia. The author commends the architecture of churches and water-works in Wismar.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being a passenger in an airplane flying over the city of Alexandria in Egypt.

The article reviews the film "Dilemmas of Diana."

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter ponders the possible influence of 18th century poet Voltaire had he lived in the 20th century. Voltaire has decided to return to his country estate Ferney on the borders of France and Switzerland. According to the author, Voltaire was a gold-digger and evaded income tax.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter profiles English poet George Crabbe and his works. He was born at Aldeburgh, on the coast of Suffolk, England in 1754, worked as a boy on the quay, and grew up among poor people. The chapter describes his poems as easy to read and are stories in rhymed couplets including "Peter Grimes."

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter reflects on the condition of public education in England in the 20th century. According to the author, one of the criticisms received by the school system pertains to its alleged monotony. He suggests the break up of the current system to foster improvement.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. The chapter provides an overview of the town of Sibiu or Hermanstadt in Romania. The author commends the elongated eye-shaped openings in the roofs of the houses at Sibiu. He adds that the town is memorable due to the kindness he received from its residents.

A chapter from the book "The Prince's Tale and Other Uncollected Writings" is presented. This chapter discusses the "Report of the National Gallery Committee on Matters Connected With the National Arts Collection." The leakage of British art into America and Germany, particularly the bequest made by sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey for the contemporary British art, is addressed in the report. Recommendations for the Parliament and Tate Gallery to address problems caused by the bequest are cited.