ON THE RED STAIRCASE.ByM. IMLAY TAYLOR.With Frontispiece. 12mo, 352 pages. Price, $1.25.The scene of this thrilling story is Moscow, and the time, the boyhood of Peter the Great. Much of the action takes place “On The Red Staircase” in the palace of the Kremlin.It is a thrilling tale of intrigue and barbaric plot. A French viscount visiting Moscow on a diplomatic service is the hero; and his adventures while trying to rescue the beautiful Zénaïde from a cruel uncle, who is bent upon marrying her to a profligate, are constant and of an intense order of interest.... The scenes are exciting. Escapes follow escapes. Secret missions with packets (stolen by hidden pursuers) are incidents of the plot; while sword-cuts, pinionings, attacks of all kinds, kidnapping, and desperate acts fill the pages.... The book is exciting, well sustained and excellently written.... Another “Zenda” story.—Chicago Times-Herald.A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.... Miss Taylor has certainly an unusual gift of vivid word painting; and as we read, we can almost see the savage mob, and feel ourselves to be in danger. “On the Red Staircase” will give a far truer, because more striking and lifelike, picture of early Russian history than a multitude of laboriously written and ponderous histories of the time, and the authoress has apparently a most promising future before her.—The Churchman, New York.After the many problem-novels and the myriad psychological disquisitions disguised as fiction, a wholesome, breezy tale like this, honestly and brilliantly told for its own sake, is a real treat to be enjoyed without thought or criticism.—The Bookman, New York.A strong, bracing story it is, and one which gives us a clear view of an exceptionally interesting epoch in Russian history.—New York Herald.
ON THE RED STAIRCASE.ByM. IMLAY TAYLOR.With Frontispiece. 12mo, 352 pages. Price, $1.25.The scene of this thrilling story is Moscow, and the time, the boyhood of Peter the Great. Much of the action takes place “On The Red Staircase” in the palace of the Kremlin.It is a thrilling tale of intrigue and barbaric plot. A French viscount visiting Moscow on a diplomatic service is the hero; and his adventures while trying to rescue the beautiful Zénaïde from a cruel uncle, who is bent upon marrying her to a profligate, are constant and of an intense order of interest.... The scenes are exciting. Escapes follow escapes. Secret missions with packets (stolen by hidden pursuers) are incidents of the plot; while sword-cuts, pinionings, attacks of all kinds, kidnapping, and desperate acts fill the pages.... The book is exciting, well sustained and excellently written.... Another “Zenda” story.—Chicago Times-Herald.A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.... Miss Taylor has certainly an unusual gift of vivid word painting; and as we read, we can almost see the savage mob, and feel ourselves to be in danger. “On the Red Staircase” will give a far truer, because more striking and lifelike, picture of early Russian history than a multitude of laboriously written and ponderous histories of the time, and the authoress has apparently a most promising future before her.—The Churchman, New York.After the many problem-novels and the myriad psychological disquisitions disguised as fiction, a wholesome, breezy tale like this, honestly and brilliantly told for its own sake, is a real treat to be enjoyed without thought or criticism.—The Bookman, New York.A strong, bracing story it is, and one which gives us a clear view of an exceptionally interesting epoch in Russian history.—New York Herald.
ON THE RED STAIRCASE.
ByM. IMLAY TAYLOR.
With Frontispiece. 12mo, 352 pages. Price, $1.25.
The scene of this thrilling story is Moscow, and the time, the boyhood of Peter the Great. Much of the action takes place “On The Red Staircase” in the palace of the Kremlin.
It is a thrilling tale of intrigue and barbaric plot. A French viscount visiting Moscow on a diplomatic service is the hero; and his adventures while trying to rescue the beautiful Zénaïde from a cruel uncle, who is bent upon marrying her to a profligate, are constant and of an intense order of interest.... The scenes are exciting. Escapes follow escapes. Secret missions with packets (stolen by hidden pursuers) are incidents of the plot; while sword-cuts, pinionings, attacks of all kinds, kidnapping, and desperate acts fill the pages.... The book is exciting, well sustained and excellently written.... Another “Zenda” story.—Chicago Times-Herald.A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.... Miss Taylor has certainly an unusual gift of vivid word painting; and as we read, we can almost see the savage mob, and feel ourselves to be in danger. “On the Red Staircase” will give a far truer, because more striking and lifelike, picture of early Russian history than a multitude of laboriously written and ponderous histories of the time, and the authoress has apparently a most promising future before her.—The Churchman, New York.After the many problem-novels and the myriad psychological disquisitions disguised as fiction, a wholesome, breezy tale like this, honestly and brilliantly told for its own sake, is a real treat to be enjoyed without thought or criticism.—The Bookman, New York.A strong, bracing story it is, and one which gives us a clear view of an exceptionally interesting epoch in Russian history.—New York Herald.
It is a thrilling tale of intrigue and barbaric plot. A French viscount visiting Moscow on a diplomatic service is the hero; and his adventures while trying to rescue the beautiful Zénaïde from a cruel uncle, who is bent upon marrying her to a profligate, are constant and of an intense order of interest.... The scenes are exciting. Escapes follow escapes. Secret missions with packets (stolen by hidden pursuers) are incidents of the plot; while sword-cuts, pinionings, attacks of all kinds, kidnapping, and desperate acts fill the pages.... The book is exciting, well sustained and excellently written.... Another “Zenda” story.—Chicago Times-Herald.
A most vivid and absorbing tale of love and adventure.... Miss Taylor has certainly an unusual gift of vivid word painting; and as we read, we can almost see the savage mob, and feel ourselves to be in danger. “On the Red Staircase” will give a far truer, because more striking and lifelike, picture of early Russian history than a multitude of laboriously written and ponderous histories of the time, and the authoress has apparently a most promising future before her.—The Churchman, New York.
After the many problem-novels and the myriad psychological disquisitions disguised as fiction, a wholesome, breezy tale like this, honestly and brilliantly told for its own sake, is a real treat to be enjoyed without thought or criticism.—The Bookman, New York.
A strong, bracing story it is, and one which gives us a clear view of an exceptionally interesting epoch in Russian history.—New York Herald.
OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL.BY EMMA WOLF.12mo, 275 pages. Price, $1.00.It is a romance pure and simple, and has the rare merit of artistic unity. It commands attention by its gentle might, the legitimate method of romance.... It is a relief to find an unspoiled story of pure sentiment, without sensationalism, mawkish sentimentality, affected eccentricity, or the least sign of pandering to the too popular compromise with immorality.—Boston Post.The picture given of Jewish life and feeling is very attractive; but the charm of the book lies in the clever delineation of widely differing personalities and in its power of giving to brain-created people an almost living individuality.... The story is strong and well written, and holds the reader’s sympathetic interest from the first page to the last.—Literary World, Boston.The struggle between orthodox ideas of marriage within the racial lines, and the charming love story which is so complicated, is as powerful an incident as anything in modern novel-writing. This is a story well worth Gentile reading, and every Hebrew will find not only much that is true, but matter of pride in it.—Public Ledger, Philadelphia.This is a well-told story of how the course of true love did not run smooth, though finding its way at last out upon the wide and sunny sea of matrimony.... The descriptions of places and people are well drawn, the interest well kept up, and the lesson of Christian charity quite forcibly inculcated.—Public Opinion, New York.The lesson derived from this story is, that other things being equal,—that is, every other consideration being favorable,—a Jewish girl may marry a Christian, the difference in their religious faith not being an insuperable barrier to their union.... The book presents a beautiful picture of the peace, the pure morality, and the domestic tranquillity and joy which the author affirms almost universally pervade Jewish homes.—Home Journal, New York.
OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL.
BY EMMA WOLF.
12mo, 275 pages. Price, $1.00.
It is a romance pure and simple, and has the rare merit of artistic unity. It commands attention by its gentle might, the legitimate method of romance.... It is a relief to find an unspoiled story of pure sentiment, without sensationalism, mawkish sentimentality, affected eccentricity, or the least sign of pandering to the too popular compromise with immorality.—Boston Post.The picture given of Jewish life and feeling is very attractive; but the charm of the book lies in the clever delineation of widely differing personalities and in its power of giving to brain-created people an almost living individuality.... The story is strong and well written, and holds the reader’s sympathetic interest from the first page to the last.—Literary World, Boston.The struggle between orthodox ideas of marriage within the racial lines, and the charming love story which is so complicated, is as powerful an incident as anything in modern novel-writing. This is a story well worth Gentile reading, and every Hebrew will find not only much that is true, but matter of pride in it.—Public Ledger, Philadelphia.This is a well-told story of how the course of true love did not run smooth, though finding its way at last out upon the wide and sunny sea of matrimony.... The descriptions of places and people are well drawn, the interest well kept up, and the lesson of Christian charity quite forcibly inculcated.—Public Opinion, New York.The lesson derived from this story is, that other things being equal,—that is, every other consideration being favorable,—a Jewish girl may marry a Christian, the difference in their religious faith not being an insuperable barrier to their union.... The book presents a beautiful picture of the peace, the pure morality, and the domestic tranquillity and joy which the author affirms almost universally pervade Jewish homes.—Home Journal, New York.
It is a romance pure and simple, and has the rare merit of artistic unity. It commands attention by its gentle might, the legitimate method of romance.... It is a relief to find an unspoiled story of pure sentiment, without sensationalism, mawkish sentimentality, affected eccentricity, or the least sign of pandering to the too popular compromise with immorality.—Boston Post.
The picture given of Jewish life and feeling is very attractive; but the charm of the book lies in the clever delineation of widely differing personalities and in its power of giving to brain-created people an almost living individuality.... The story is strong and well written, and holds the reader’s sympathetic interest from the first page to the last.—Literary World, Boston.
The struggle between orthodox ideas of marriage within the racial lines, and the charming love story which is so complicated, is as powerful an incident as anything in modern novel-writing. This is a story well worth Gentile reading, and every Hebrew will find not only much that is true, but matter of pride in it.—Public Ledger, Philadelphia.
This is a well-told story of how the course of true love did not run smooth, though finding its way at last out upon the wide and sunny sea of matrimony.... The descriptions of places and people are well drawn, the interest well kept up, and the lesson of Christian charity quite forcibly inculcated.—Public Opinion, New York.
The lesson derived from this story is, that other things being equal,—that is, every other consideration being favorable,—a Jewish girl may marry a Christian, the difference in their religious faith not being an insuperable barrier to their union.... The book presents a beautiful picture of the peace, the pure morality, and the domestic tranquillity and joy which the author affirms almost universally pervade Jewish homes.—Home Journal, New York.
BEATRICE OF BAYOU TÊCHE.ByALICE ILGENFRITZ JONES.12mo, 386 pages. Price, $1.00.A capital story, full of vigor and subtle knowledge of human nature; and it is as vivid and picturesque as the Bayou.—Octave Thanet.The author writes with an attractive, graceful style, and with a keenness of observation which holds the reader’s attention. This love story is vigorously told; the heroine is a girl with a strong sense of her moral responsibility, and the ethical tone of the story is very high.—Boston Journal.Mrs. Jones’s writing is marked by gracefulness and by considerable strength. Her descriptions, both of persons and of scenery, are uniformly good and often fine.... Take it all in all, it is one of the best of stories.—State Register, Davenport.The story is very well written, and is entertaining, though inevitably sad. There is nothing exaggerated in it; and the kindly spirit which often existed in the South between master or mistress and the slave is very well represented by the family to which Beatrice and her old grandmother belonged.—The Beacon, Boston.A wonderfully touching and pathetic story is that of Beatrice. It appeals to one’s sympathies, while it arouses admiration for the purity and sweetness of its tone. It is full of interest, too, and while its prevailing tone is pathetic, it is not at all lugubrious. It is in every way a bright and delightful work of fiction.—Journal, Milwaukee.The writer has plunged into some of the omnipresent racial problems in Louisiana society, and portrays graphically the miseries of a clever and charming girl whose blood has the African taint.—Review of Reviews.It is more than ordinarily well written, full of fanciful turns of phrase and short, charming pen pastels, and would be agreeable reading even were the story a less pulse-quickening one. The author’s style is characterized by a quaint and delicate humor.—Commercial Advertiser, New York.
BEATRICE OF BAYOU TÊCHE.
ByALICE ILGENFRITZ JONES.
12mo, 386 pages. Price, $1.00.
A capital story, full of vigor and subtle knowledge of human nature; and it is as vivid and picturesque as the Bayou.—Octave Thanet.The author writes with an attractive, graceful style, and with a keenness of observation which holds the reader’s attention. This love story is vigorously told; the heroine is a girl with a strong sense of her moral responsibility, and the ethical tone of the story is very high.—Boston Journal.Mrs. Jones’s writing is marked by gracefulness and by considerable strength. Her descriptions, both of persons and of scenery, are uniformly good and often fine.... Take it all in all, it is one of the best of stories.—State Register, Davenport.The story is very well written, and is entertaining, though inevitably sad. There is nothing exaggerated in it; and the kindly spirit which often existed in the South between master or mistress and the slave is very well represented by the family to which Beatrice and her old grandmother belonged.—The Beacon, Boston.A wonderfully touching and pathetic story is that of Beatrice. It appeals to one’s sympathies, while it arouses admiration for the purity and sweetness of its tone. It is full of interest, too, and while its prevailing tone is pathetic, it is not at all lugubrious. It is in every way a bright and delightful work of fiction.—Journal, Milwaukee.The writer has plunged into some of the omnipresent racial problems in Louisiana society, and portrays graphically the miseries of a clever and charming girl whose blood has the African taint.—Review of Reviews.It is more than ordinarily well written, full of fanciful turns of phrase and short, charming pen pastels, and would be agreeable reading even were the story a less pulse-quickening one. The author’s style is characterized by a quaint and delicate humor.—Commercial Advertiser, New York.
A capital story, full of vigor and subtle knowledge of human nature; and it is as vivid and picturesque as the Bayou.—Octave Thanet.
The author writes with an attractive, graceful style, and with a keenness of observation which holds the reader’s attention. This love story is vigorously told; the heroine is a girl with a strong sense of her moral responsibility, and the ethical tone of the story is very high.—Boston Journal.
Mrs. Jones’s writing is marked by gracefulness and by considerable strength. Her descriptions, both of persons and of scenery, are uniformly good and often fine.... Take it all in all, it is one of the best of stories.—State Register, Davenport.
The story is very well written, and is entertaining, though inevitably sad. There is nothing exaggerated in it; and the kindly spirit which often existed in the South between master or mistress and the slave is very well represented by the family to which Beatrice and her old grandmother belonged.—The Beacon, Boston.
A wonderfully touching and pathetic story is that of Beatrice. It appeals to one’s sympathies, while it arouses admiration for the purity and sweetness of its tone. It is full of interest, too, and while its prevailing tone is pathetic, it is not at all lugubrious. It is in every way a bright and delightful work of fiction.—Journal, Milwaukee.
The writer has plunged into some of the omnipresent racial problems in Louisiana society, and portrays graphically the miseries of a clever and charming girl whose blood has the African taint.—Review of Reviews.
It is more than ordinarily well written, full of fanciful turns of phrase and short, charming pen pastels, and would be agreeable reading even were the story a less pulse-quickening one. The author’s style is characterized by a quaint and delicate humor.—Commercial Advertiser, New York.
THE PRICE OF PEACE.A Story of the Times of Ahab, King of Israel.ByA. W. ACKERMAN.12mo, 390 pages. Price, $1.00.It throws valuable light upon an eventful period of the history of this wonderful people, and presents a carefully drawn and lifelike picture of a biblical character too little known,—the courageous prophet Micaiah. As a love story it is a gem, and its historical value is marked.—Boston Advertiser.The author has written a religious narrative of more than ordinary interest. The period is the most picturesque in the history of the ancient Jewish people.—Sun, Baltimore.It is a vivid and thrilling picture of that wild and distant time, and deepens the interest of the reader in the Bible narrative, while in no way warring against his reverence toward it.—Literary World, Boston.The stirring events in the time of Ahab have been well wrought together in this book. Micaiah is the hero; Obadiah is skillfully presented, and Elijah appears at intervals. We regard this as an excellent work, alike as a story, a study in character, and a picture of the time.—Sunday Journal, New York.The descriptions of the region are good, the different scenes well depicted and lifelike, and the lessons inculcated are helpful and natural.—Public Opinion, Washington.In the “Price of Peace” we have a new presentation of the character of Micaiah, who is the hero of Mr. Ackerman’s romance. The Bible gives us only a meagre glimpse of the man: here we learn to know him as a man of passions like unto our own, but wiser and greater than his fellows. The author introduces us to a period of rare interest, and we learn much of Elijah, Jehoshaphat, and King Ahab. More than all, our interest is awakened in the lovely Ruth, and we close the book regretfully in the thought of leaving her and the hills of Zebulon.—Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia.
THE PRICE OF PEACE.
A Story of the Times of Ahab, King of Israel.
ByA. W. ACKERMAN.
12mo, 390 pages. Price, $1.00.
It throws valuable light upon an eventful period of the history of this wonderful people, and presents a carefully drawn and lifelike picture of a biblical character too little known,—the courageous prophet Micaiah. As a love story it is a gem, and its historical value is marked.—Boston Advertiser.The author has written a religious narrative of more than ordinary interest. The period is the most picturesque in the history of the ancient Jewish people.—Sun, Baltimore.It is a vivid and thrilling picture of that wild and distant time, and deepens the interest of the reader in the Bible narrative, while in no way warring against his reverence toward it.—Literary World, Boston.The stirring events in the time of Ahab have been well wrought together in this book. Micaiah is the hero; Obadiah is skillfully presented, and Elijah appears at intervals. We regard this as an excellent work, alike as a story, a study in character, and a picture of the time.—Sunday Journal, New York.The descriptions of the region are good, the different scenes well depicted and lifelike, and the lessons inculcated are helpful and natural.—Public Opinion, Washington.In the “Price of Peace” we have a new presentation of the character of Micaiah, who is the hero of Mr. Ackerman’s romance. The Bible gives us only a meagre glimpse of the man: here we learn to know him as a man of passions like unto our own, but wiser and greater than his fellows. The author introduces us to a period of rare interest, and we learn much of Elijah, Jehoshaphat, and King Ahab. More than all, our interest is awakened in the lovely Ruth, and we close the book regretfully in the thought of leaving her and the hills of Zebulon.—Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia.
It throws valuable light upon an eventful period of the history of this wonderful people, and presents a carefully drawn and lifelike picture of a biblical character too little known,—the courageous prophet Micaiah. As a love story it is a gem, and its historical value is marked.—Boston Advertiser.
The author has written a religious narrative of more than ordinary interest. The period is the most picturesque in the history of the ancient Jewish people.—Sun, Baltimore.
It is a vivid and thrilling picture of that wild and distant time, and deepens the interest of the reader in the Bible narrative, while in no way warring against his reverence toward it.—Literary World, Boston.
The stirring events in the time of Ahab have been well wrought together in this book. Micaiah is the hero; Obadiah is skillfully presented, and Elijah appears at intervals. We regard this as an excellent work, alike as a story, a study in character, and a picture of the time.—Sunday Journal, New York.
The descriptions of the region are good, the different scenes well depicted and lifelike, and the lessons inculcated are helpful and natural.—Public Opinion, Washington.
In the “Price of Peace” we have a new presentation of the character of Micaiah, who is the hero of Mr. Ackerman’s romance. The Bible gives us only a meagre glimpse of the man: here we learn to know him as a man of passions like unto our own, but wiser and greater than his fellows. The author introduces us to a period of rare interest, and we learn much of Elijah, Jehoshaphat, and King Ahab. More than all, our interest is awakened in the lovely Ruth, and we close the book regretfully in the thought of leaving her and the hills of Zebulon.—Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia.
THE CRUCIFIXION OF PHILIP STRONG.ByCHARLES M. SHELDON.12mo, 367 pages. Price, $1.00.The hero is a honest, forceful minister, who believes that he should not allow his church to be simply a social club. His efforts to stem the tide of luxury and of selfishness are told in a way that will hold the reader interested to the end.—Chronicle Telegraph, Pittsburg.It is more than a well-written and well-conceived story; it is a gospel, or, rather, the gospel of Christ presented in living form, coming in contact with human life, in all its phases and with the great problems that to-day agitate the mind of society.... If this powerful presentation of truth in story form does not produce a profound impression on the reading public, we shall be greatly disappointed.—Lutheran Evangelist, Dayton, Ohio.The story is one of intense vigor and pathos. It will secure a very wide reading, and it should make a deep impression upon every reader and produce lasting fruit.—The Congregationalist, Boston.An original and realistic story, both interesting and suggestive of earnest thought.—The Beacon, Boston.The story is often pathetic, sometimes dramatic, and always convincing. It is wholesome reading to all, and instructive to those who are led to wrongly believe that the church and its pastors do not make sacrifices for, and are not in sympathy with, the poor of the world.—Chicago Record.The book abounds in powerful and convincing arguments for righteousness and truth, and the young preacher with the lofty ideals, though a pathetic figure in his loneliness, commands respect for his self-forgetfulness in a noble cause.—Literary World, Boston.A fine piece of realistic writing. The duty of the Christian and the Christian minister is clearly unfolded.—Herald, Chicago.
THE CRUCIFIXION OF PHILIP STRONG.
ByCHARLES M. SHELDON.
12mo, 367 pages. Price, $1.00.
The hero is a honest, forceful minister, who believes that he should not allow his church to be simply a social club. His efforts to stem the tide of luxury and of selfishness are told in a way that will hold the reader interested to the end.—Chronicle Telegraph, Pittsburg.It is more than a well-written and well-conceived story; it is a gospel, or, rather, the gospel of Christ presented in living form, coming in contact with human life, in all its phases and with the great problems that to-day agitate the mind of society.... If this powerful presentation of truth in story form does not produce a profound impression on the reading public, we shall be greatly disappointed.—Lutheran Evangelist, Dayton, Ohio.The story is one of intense vigor and pathos. It will secure a very wide reading, and it should make a deep impression upon every reader and produce lasting fruit.—The Congregationalist, Boston.An original and realistic story, both interesting and suggestive of earnest thought.—The Beacon, Boston.The story is often pathetic, sometimes dramatic, and always convincing. It is wholesome reading to all, and instructive to those who are led to wrongly believe that the church and its pastors do not make sacrifices for, and are not in sympathy with, the poor of the world.—Chicago Record.The book abounds in powerful and convincing arguments for righteousness and truth, and the young preacher with the lofty ideals, though a pathetic figure in his loneliness, commands respect for his self-forgetfulness in a noble cause.—Literary World, Boston.A fine piece of realistic writing. The duty of the Christian and the Christian minister is clearly unfolded.—Herald, Chicago.
The hero is a honest, forceful minister, who believes that he should not allow his church to be simply a social club. His efforts to stem the tide of luxury and of selfishness are told in a way that will hold the reader interested to the end.—Chronicle Telegraph, Pittsburg.
It is more than a well-written and well-conceived story; it is a gospel, or, rather, the gospel of Christ presented in living form, coming in contact with human life, in all its phases and with the great problems that to-day agitate the mind of society.... If this powerful presentation of truth in story form does not produce a profound impression on the reading public, we shall be greatly disappointed.—Lutheran Evangelist, Dayton, Ohio.
The story is one of intense vigor and pathos. It will secure a very wide reading, and it should make a deep impression upon every reader and produce lasting fruit.—The Congregationalist, Boston.
An original and realistic story, both interesting and suggestive of earnest thought.—The Beacon, Boston.
The story is often pathetic, sometimes dramatic, and always convincing. It is wholesome reading to all, and instructive to those who are led to wrongly believe that the church and its pastors do not make sacrifices for, and are not in sympathy with, the poor of the world.—Chicago Record.
The book abounds in powerful and convincing arguments for righteousness and truth, and the young preacher with the lofty ideals, though a pathetic figure in his loneliness, commands respect for his self-forgetfulness in a noble cause.—Literary World, Boston.
A fine piece of realistic writing. The duty of the Christian and the Christian minister is clearly unfolded.—Herald, Chicago.
TALES FROM THE ÆGEAN.ByDEMETRIOS BIKÉLAS.Translated by Leonard Eckstein Opdycke. With an Introduction by Henry Alonzo Huntington.16mo, 258 pages. Price, $1.00.The tales in this volume have a special value in that they reflect the Greek life, thought, and feeling of to-day. They have, moreover, a universal interest for their merit as works of literary art. They are simple, pure, and elevating. Though tinged now and then with melancholy, their melancholy is of the kind that, instead of depressing, buoys up and elevates the reader.—Commercial Gazette, Cincinnati.This dainty little book is composed of several tales based upon the life and customs of the inhabitants of the Ægean. It opens up a new and attractive field of interest, made all the more fascinating by the strength and vividness of the sketches, and the reality and truth portrayed in the characters, which the translator has carefully preserved throughout.—Public Opinion.Each tale is dramatic, and has as distinct a plot as is compatible with short limits. There is no moralizing; the author is too eager to tell his story to stop for that. The book should find a wide welcome because of its novelty and high literary merit. It is admirably translated.—Literary World, Boston.The stories are delightfully told; humor and pathos in turn call forth our admiration; and we owe our thanks to the publishers for having introduced this new author to the English reading public.—The Boston Times.The stories are fresh and striking, simple in style, elemental in their sympathetic appeal.—Independent, New York.The author portrays Greek life as it is with true poetic realism, and depicts the defects as well as the racial virtues of his countrymen. His stories are like so many dainty water-colors,—almost luminous in feeling, and possessing the indefinable attribute called “atmosphere.”—Beacon, Boston.
TALES FROM THE ÆGEAN.
ByDEMETRIOS BIKÉLAS.
Translated by Leonard Eckstein Opdycke. With an Introduction by Henry Alonzo Huntington.
16mo, 258 pages. Price, $1.00.
The tales in this volume have a special value in that they reflect the Greek life, thought, and feeling of to-day. They have, moreover, a universal interest for their merit as works of literary art. They are simple, pure, and elevating. Though tinged now and then with melancholy, their melancholy is of the kind that, instead of depressing, buoys up and elevates the reader.—Commercial Gazette, Cincinnati.This dainty little book is composed of several tales based upon the life and customs of the inhabitants of the Ægean. It opens up a new and attractive field of interest, made all the more fascinating by the strength and vividness of the sketches, and the reality and truth portrayed in the characters, which the translator has carefully preserved throughout.—Public Opinion.Each tale is dramatic, and has as distinct a plot as is compatible with short limits. There is no moralizing; the author is too eager to tell his story to stop for that. The book should find a wide welcome because of its novelty and high literary merit. It is admirably translated.—Literary World, Boston.The stories are delightfully told; humor and pathos in turn call forth our admiration; and we owe our thanks to the publishers for having introduced this new author to the English reading public.—The Boston Times.The stories are fresh and striking, simple in style, elemental in their sympathetic appeal.—Independent, New York.The author portrays Greek life as it is with true poetic realism, and depicts the defects as well as the racial virtues of his countrymen. His stories are like so many dainty water-colors,—almost luminous in feeling, and possessing the indefinable attribute called “atmosphere.”—Beacon, Boston.
The tales in this volume have a special value in that they reflect the Greek life, thought, and feeling of to-day. They have, moreover, a universal interest for their merit as works of literary art. They are simple, pure, and elevating. Though tinged now and then with melancholy, their melancholy is of the kind that, instead of depressing, buoys up and elevates the reader.—Commercial Gazette, Cincinnati.
This dainty little book is composed of several tales based upon the life and customs of the inhabitants of the Ægean. It opens up a new and attractive field of interest, made all the more fascinating by the strength and vividness of the sketches, and the reality and truth portrayed in the characters, which the translator has carefully preserved throughout.—Public Opinion.
Each tale is dramatic, and has as distinct a plot as is compatible with short limits. There is no moralizing; the author is too eager to tell his story to stop for that. The book should find a wide welcome because of its novelty and high literary merit. It is admirably translated.—Literary World, Boston.
The stories are delightfully told; humor and pathos in turn call forth our admiration; and we owe our thanks to the publishers for having introduced this new author to the English reading public.—The Boston Times.
The stories are fresh and striking, simple in style, elemental in their sympathetic appeal.—Independent, New York.
The author portrays Greek life as it is with true poetic realism, and depicts the defects as well as the racial virtues of his countrymen. His stories are like so many dainty water-colors,—almost luminous in feeling, and possessing the indefinable attribute called “atmosphere.”—Beacon, Boston.
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