The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-18

can Such pvvinciasn Is best punished By tsa e''
ITSELF like any osher incursble ignorunce.
The paper on Heine is written with just sp. 'se
citation OF the genras of that admirable writer, an
may be regarded as clever piece of contemporary
criticism With the following we fully concur
Pointed brilliant fancifu aud fascinating Is the
prose style OF Heine think you will find the most
abiding charm Of his genius in its ne lyrical austies
In his own secret heart doubt not, he cherishei,
most OF al his works those exquisite edusians which
coactediR half dozen cries. from the sy rica Poems
published in 1922 to the "Romancero' (e saddess and
poorest of them any, published in 1853 comprise
Of the truest and sweetest and strongest lyric poetry OF
modern times. Somewhere indeed, he sings:--
81 am a German poet,
In the land Of Germans Known;
When they number all their mighty Names
Then number they my own"
t to omit Hsne from Is very stupid history, long
the German language shall live these Songs viii live in
melodies as asicate ss were ever tileG through the
novels OF Italy.
The remaining articles are of the usual average
merit The reviews and editorial notes continue to
maintain their character for cleverness a1d impair
TALLY of criticism
CATALOGUE OF pHE APPRENTICES AND DEMILT
LIBRARIES. Amsr1han.
new catalogue of the library of this useful nsttu-
ton is before is prepared the plan Of the
catalogue Of the Mercantile Library and will be foundex
tremey useful not only TO the members Of the former
commend the Apprentices Library to the attention of the
youths Of city. offers them all the advantages fer
passing their eisure hours agreeaby that be found
In literary institution.
FRANK LEsLIE's PORTFOLIO OF FANCY NEEDLE
WORK. Edited by Mrs. Ann s, Stephens. Stringer
Townsend.
This is one Of the most useful as we'll as beautifully il
Illustrated works Of its kind that yet been presen led
to the public The illustrations highly creditabe to
Avnarso - o.L klro
Stephens of the mort accomplished female writer's Of
the day. No lady's book collection can be complete
without this elegant publication.
FINE ARTS.
We have received the first number of magnif-
cent German publication entitled the " Shakespeare
Gallery" edited by the well known artist Won Kaul
bach. 1t contains three engravings in the best style
of German art, namely, Macbeth, Banquo and the
three witches; Lady Macbeth walking in her sleep,
and Macbeth arming himself for the last struggle.
The first is engraved by Professor Eichens, the
second by NJ. Jacoby and the third by M. A. HoE
mann, all of Berlin If anything were wanting to
prove the superiority Of the German over the Eng
lish school Of engraving, these plates would attest
it, The well known BOydeli series of Shaksperian
illustrations cannot for moment be compared with
them. In originality and boldness of conception,
accuracy Of drawing and delicacy of tints, these
Kaulbach engravings are amongst the finest speci-
mems that we have seen of the German school.
We hail with pleasure the appearance Of a. trans
lated edition Of popular foreign work of art illus
trating the Different European galleries. The two
first numbers give us the principal architectural
features Of interest in Berlin; and In those that
to follow we are promised selections from the
choicest works of art in the public collections.
Considering the superior character of the steel
cravings the low price of the publication-25 cents
each number-must ensure the work q large circu-
laslon in this country.