Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

gathered them before this.(HT)To Dutchman’s. Discuss Wagner & Browning and possibility of art in this direction. H-bases his opinion of philosophy on Nietsche who is a pessimist. H - lamented the use of “Omar” as a name for cigarettes, and I thoroughly agreed with him. And also the use of passages from the Rubaiyat in their advertisements. All reference to great works of art in connection with advertisement is revolting to the poet.(HT)Apple orchard. Wildish taste. Pastures on two mile road. Puff- balls. Here see