Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-03-04
Louisa MuhIbach S Hlstor1-
cal Novels.
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Hsary VIZ, and OathGrine Parr. An HiEtori-
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PR01INENTCHARAC CTERLSTTCS
l.-They are INSTRUCTIVE.
As purely literary works, these hist9Tieai 2L al
read like genuine histories. ."-Cdthohe World
They are correct descriptions of the eoun-
tries and the people described. ."-Herdtd-
H,-They are Entertaining.
Eve regard thess books as among the best
and most entertaining novels Of the day
"s,T-e -eader Is AZ once fascinated and held
speIl-bound until the volume is completed."-
There is no dull chapter in it, Utica Her
ald.
III They are Mirrors of the Times.
,'No one can psruse them without the au
thor's great skill in graSping and delineating
the characters WHICH hguTe consplcuousy IN
.iThe study which enables the author to de-
lineate so accurately the emotions and lncen-
tives 10 action which moved men and women OF
a past age must be, close and untiring, and
Louisa blghlbach shows in all Of her works
perfection which carries the reader into the
very presence Of the characters represented. -
SVrucuse Journal. .EIH.H.
IV.--They are Historically Correct.
Historically correct and entertaining as
many of the volumes of Sir Walter Scott
Pr0Didenes Herdl9.
Louisa Muhlba ach must have carefully and
diligently studied the secret histories Of the
her task is done wen and effectually. - WOr-
%No Historical Novelist has labored so faith
fully and successfully to produce complete
dld .rrI a -,,
ys-They are Original.
ut hsE agreeabIy. surprised readers to find
new writer with such contractive genius and
knDw1edge of character as Louisa Muhlbaeh
Each succeeding novel adds to Mrs. Mundt's
reputation as writer Of historic fiction. ~
Y. Times.
VI.-They are full of Imagination.
',she is not Only the skilful Joiner. but neat
handed artizan. ."-CAristidn Witness.
There Is seldom any strsining after effect.
but 1t is really wonderful how Madame Mundt
manages to sustain and increase the interest to
The woui-paintinz Of the authoress Is much
more effective 10 an the best efforts of the en-
aver.''-HLinOis Slate Register.
YII.-They Contain Anecdotes OF
Courts.
romantic material to the msgic working hand
of Sir Walter Scott than she finds in the annals
of the German courts.' '-Evsaiag Gazette.
There are not to be found anywhere in hu-
perabundant materials for romance, as clog the |
chronicles Of the Prussian and Austrian courts
of the 18th century. By their dress, their man |
ners. their modes Of thought. their language, |
they are almost as much separated from US as |
if they had lived one thousand years ago.
O6serUeT.
EIII.---They tell about EmperOrs, /
Kings, and Queens.
1--WE learn from her not only how Frederick |
William and Frederick the Great. Joseph the |
Second. Noltaire. Rousseau. Baron Trenck. the |
Empress Catharine. walked and talked in their /
grand r0Les. but how they powdered their hair. /
iirted, and took tea. .i'-Regisfer.
The choice OF her subject. exhibits her ge- 1
MUS. She takes the time Of Frederick the Great, |
: Joseph the Second, for example, and upon the |
BACKGROUND of facts which the chronicles of the |
periods afford, she embroiders the bright and /
sombre colots, the light and shade Of her fe-
lion, with the skill Of consummate artist
The Eagle.
IX.-The Style isInterestfng.
The style Of this writer for purity, perspicui-
". and elegance. Is som ething great ly to be
It IS free from limitations. man
nerismz. and tricks Of every kind The Argus.
The translatioDs do justice to the vivid, pi-
quaint style Of the original; and thastory is full
Ofmovenent and crowded with ins truet!Te and
entertaining incident."-Tke Chicago Post.
The interest of the book does not depend
upon its character nor its incidents. nor yet on
its charming style. but in its general harmony
Of composition. day Book.
is ReadfRg them.
"0ur people seem to have stopped reading
French novels. and English works are COM
planned Of as dull. Miss Muhlbaoh presisely
supplies the public want
The novels Of Clara Mundt are being read
BY every OnR."--Times.
'Muhlbach's novels have worldwide repu-
tation, and are read with avidity, as fast as
ssued from the press "--iSpriHafsLd Republic
They are winning wide and deserved popu-
larity in this country. .''-State Journal.
Ether Of the NoDels sent free Jy Blailto alv ad-
dress On receipt Of price.
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