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Glover/A/A5/18
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- 6 February 1932 (Creation)
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Glover was the eldest son of Richard Glover, a Baptist minister from Bristol. He was admitted to St John's as a scholar in 1888 and, after gaining a first in both parts of the Classical Tripos, was elected a Fellow of the College in 1892. Four years later he went to Canada to take up the post of Professor of Latin at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He returned to St John's as a teaching Fellow in 1901, and in 1911 was appointed to a University Lectureship in ancient history. He held the post of Orator at Cambridge, and was twice Proctor.
Glover was a prolific author. Many of his books and essays were on a classical theme, 'Studies in Virgil' (1904), 'Herodotus' (1924), 'Democracy in the Ancient World' (1927), and 'Greek Byways' (1932) being just a few of his titles. His restless intellect also took in other themes. 'Poets and Puritans' (1915) included essays on Bunyan and Boswell. 'The Jesus of History' (1917) made Glover's name known to thousands of non-classicists, while 'A corner of Empire: the old Ontario Strand' (1937) reflected his deep love of Canada, fostered during his five years' residence. Glover was also known as an avid letter writer, his thoughts on many subjects appearing frequently in the pages of 'The Times'. A deeply religious man, Glover was immensely proud of being elected to the post of President of the Baptist Union in 1924.
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Manuscript letter, in which Glover confirms that he has read through Carlile's typescript book and now offers, with some difficulty, criticism of it as requested. The latter section is better than the second section, since its purpose is much clearer. He found it difficult to link the paragraphs of the earlier sections, though this may be his own fault, since he has had to contend with many distractions; Carlile should disregard what he says. The overture makes the point vividly, but the following two sections lack fusion. He suggests a re-arrangement of parts. As to the detail, Glover hesitates about the use of the Fourth Gospel. The hymn chapter wavers a bit towards the end. Other comments aside, he has from Bristol further news concerning Buchmanism and has heard that it is splitting the old Union. He had a long talk with Bishop John Taylor Smith (1860-1938) about it yesterday. They carried their objection to the fresh opening of pubs, but how he hates being in a court among publicans and their solicitors on market day, when the crowds come in. Glover confesses to being a snob and a don and a recluse.