Owen Davis
Owen Davis was a prolific American dramatist whose career spanned several decades and included the creation of over 200 plays, many of which were widely produced. He gained recognition in the theater world when he became the first elected president of the Dramatists Guild of America in 1919. His most notable work, 'Icebound,' earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1923, solidifying his place in American theater history. Davis's writing often reflected the vibrant and tumultuous life of New York City, particularly through his early sketches for the Police Gazette, where he captured the essence of both high society and the gritty underbelly of the Tenderloin district under the pseudonym Ike Swift. In addition to his stage plays, Davis's versatility extended to writing for radio and film, showcasing his ability to adapt to various forms of entertainment. He also published works under several other pseudonyms, including Martin Hurley and Arthur J. Lamb, which allowed him to explore different styles and themes. Davis's contributions to American drama not only entertained audiences but also influenced future generations of playwrights, making him a significant figure in the evolution of modern theater.
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View all 13 quotes“A female magician named Catherine Trianon, who lived together 'as man and wife' with another cunning-woman, was described as having more learning 'in the tip of her finger' than others acquired in a lifetime. When her house was searched in 1680 twenty-five manuscript volumes on the occult sciences were found.””
“So, how important is the Holy Spirit? I would say that his importance cannot be overestimated, and that if we remove him from the church, as Owen says, we will tear up the very roots of Christianity. In my many wonderings about that which is to come, I used to sometimes get the feeling that heaven would be terribly lonely, since I might want even for a glimpse of Jesus, and certainly would spend my life at the back of more faithful multitudes with better access to Jesus than I had. But that feeling is not true! I have the Holy Spirit, the very being of God, given to me throughout eternity, and there will be no such loneliness, for I shall have the company of God in me at every moment. No wonder the New Testament writers tell us of the joy inexpressible””
“In most societies, organized religion provides a culturally acceptable framework for rationalizing the continuance of magical thinking.””
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