READERSof The Little Review will, we think, be interested in the following selected list of new books.The House of the DawnBy MARAH ELLIS RYANExquisite beauty of style, rich descriptive passages, so filled with melody that they read like wonderful prose poems, mark this brilliant tale of Spanish Mexico by Marah Ellis Ryan.Essentially, however, is it a romance—a romance of unusual quality—of young love and courage. The love of one noble mind for another. The courage, born of high principle that dares all for freedom and righteousness.Illustrated by Hanson Booth. Crown 8vo.Net $1.35Indian Blankets and Their MakersBy GEORGE WHARTON JAMESOne of the most interesting artistic expressions of native American life is the Indian blanket. The present volume, written by an expert on Indian life and art, and beautifully and faithfully illustrated, is a full and adequate guide to the whole of this little known field. Mr. James’ volume should give the Indian blanket a status among art collectors similar to that of the Oriental rug.With color and half-tone illustrations. Large Crown 8vo. Boxed.Net $5.00Golden Poems(India Paper Edition)By FRANCIS F. BROWNEIt is more than thirty years since the first edition of “Golden Poems” appeared. Immediate success was at once accorded it, and every passing year has found this favorite collection of “What is good in poetry” more firmly established in popular favor.It has been found worthy of the dignity of a special India paper edition, suitable alike for a traveling companion, and a beautiful gift.Flexible clothNet $2.75Morocco. Red-under-gold edgesNet $4.00Playing With Love and The Prologue to AnatolBy ARTHUR SCHNITZLER“Anatol” has been spoken of as the comedy of Light Love, but “Liebelei” is its tragedy. If it is not Schnitzler’s ripest achievement, it is so far his finest play. Had he written nothing else, his fame would be secure, for there is among modern plays none with a deeper human note, none with less of false emotionalism.12mo.Net $1.00Masters of English LiteratureBy E. W. CHUBBProfessor Chubb’s studies of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Burns, Byron, Shelley, Keats, Wordsworth, Scott, Dickens, Thackeray, George Eliot, Carlyle, Ruskin, Tennyson, and Browning, are marked by the understanding that comes of deep interest and long study, by independence of judgment, and vigorous expression. He has chosen his subjects to illustrate the eight great movements in English Literature, and the plan of the work, as well as the manner in which it has been carried out, will commend the volume to all students. The definite purpose, comprehensive view, searching analysis, and attractive exposition of the studies will impress all readers.12mo.Net $1.50Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great LakesBy KATHARINE B. JUDSONThe collection includes records made from recitals by members of the Winnebago, Chitimacha, Wyandot, Biloxi, Ojibwa, Mandan, Menomini, Ottawa, Cherokee, Choctaw and Knisteneaux Indian tribes, all well worthy of preservation. It gives in the original form many of the legends used by Longfellow in “Hiawatha,” and others as strikingly curious, quaint and poetical.Small quarto.Net $1.50A. C. McClurg & Co.,PUBLISHERSChicago
READERSof The Little Review will, we think, be interested in the following selected list of new books.
The House of the Dawn
By MARAH ELLIS RYAN
Exquisite beauty of style, rich descriptive passages, so filled with melody that they read like wonderful prose poems, mark this brilliant tale of Spanish Mexico by Marah Ellis Ryan.
Essentially, however, is it a romance—a romance of unusual quality—of young love and courage. The love of one noble mind for another. The courage, born of high principle that dares all for freedom and righteousness.Illustrated by Hanson Booth. Crown 8vo.
Net $1.35
Indian Blankets and Their Makers
By GEORGE WHARTON JAMES
One of the most interesting artistic expressions of native American life is the Indian blanket. The present volume, written by an expert on Indian life and art, and beautifully and faithfully illustrated, is a full and adequate guide to the whole of this little known field. Mr. James’ volume should give the Indian blanket a status among art collectors similar to that of the Oriental rug.With color and half-tone illustrations. Large Crown 8vo. Boxed.
Net $5.00
Golden Poems(India Paper Edition)
By FRANCIS F. BROWNE
It is more than thirty years since the first edition of “Golden Poems” appeared. Immediate success was at once accorded it, and every passing year has found this favorite collection of “What is good in poetry” more firmly established in popular favor.
It has been found worthy of the dignity of a special India paper edition, suitable alike for a traveling companion, and a beautiful gift.
Flexible clothNet $2.75Morocco. Red-under-gold edgesNet $4.00
Playing With Love and The Prologue to Anatol
By ARTHUR SCHNITZLER
“Anatol” has been spoken of as the comedy of Light Love, but “Liebelei” is its tragedy. If it is not Schnitzler’s ripest achievement, it is so far his finest play. Had he written nothing else, his fame would be secure, for there is among modern plays none with a deeper human note, none with less of false emotionalism.12mo.
Net $1.00
Masters of English Literature
By E. W. CHUBB
Professor Chubb’s studies of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Burns, Byron, Shelley, Keats, Wordsworth, Scott, Dickens, Thackeray, George Eliot, Carlyle, Ruskin, Tennyson, and Browning, are marked by the understanding that comes of deep interest and long study, by independence of judgment, and vigorous expression. He has chosen his subjects to illustrate the eight great movements in English Literature, and the plan of the work, as well as the manner in which it has been carried out, will commend the volume to all students. The definite purpose, comprehensive view, searching analysis, and attractive exposition of the studies will impress all readers.12mo.
Net $1.50
Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes
By KATHARINE B. JUDSON
The collection includes records made from recitals by members of the Winnebago, Chitimacha, Wyandot, Biloxi, Ojibwa, Mandan, Menomini, Ottawa, Cherokee, Choctaw and Knisteneaux Indian tribes, all well worthy of preservation. It gives in the original form many of the legends used by Longfellow in “Hiawatha,” and others as strikingly curious, quaint and poetical.Small quarto.
Net $1.50
A. C. McClurg & Co.,PUBLISHERSChicago