95.HUMBOLDT TO VARNHAGEN
Berlin, Wednesday,June 4th, 1845.
Berlin, Wednesday,June 4th, 1845.
Berlin, Wednesday,June 4th, 1845.
Berlin, Wednesday,June 4th, 1845.
I recognised at once from the gracefulness of style the guardian spirit of my feeble literary efforts. I had not yet seen the precious sheet, containing, in addition, the interpretations by Neander. I avail myself of the last moment before breaking up, to write you a preliminary word of sincerest thanks for one of the most interesting life sketches—for which we are indebted to your brilliant and vivifying pen. You have represented with dignity and magnificence a subject, which popularenthusiasm out of mere perverseness has repeatedly degraded in burlesque prose. Your exquisite art of purifying is highly gratifying.
If Süssmilch will graciously permit, I shall try to accomplish my Kosmos. It is, however, true after all, that at the gates of many a temple of science (History of the World, Geology, Mechanics of the Heavens) black spectres menacingly defend the entrance.
Indeed Madame von Hormayr is a very charming lady.
With constant devotion and love, yours,A. Humboldt.
With constant devotion and love, yours,A. Humboldt.
With constant devotion and love, yours,A. Humboldt.
With constant devotion and love, yours,
A. Humboldt.