Matthiessen Will Discuss Role of Artist in Society

Francis O. Matthiessen, professor of History and Literature, will lead a discussion on "The Artist and Society" at the John Reed Society meeting tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Leverett House Common Room.

Professor Matthiessen will open the evening with a short talk on the social implications of art and the relationship of the artist to his society, in which he will evaluate some of the contributions of Marxist critics. Following this, he will direct a discussion from the floor.

The meeting will also consider plans for next year's speakers and study groups.