Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-02-19
Louisa MuhIbach S Histori-
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Henri VII. and Caiharins PAR. An Histori-
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I.-They are Instructive.
"As purely literary works, these historical
,yomanees possess a high degree Of merit. They
T5ad kegenuine histories. "-CdthOiic World.
They are correct descriptions Of the coun-
tries and the people described. - Herald.
u.-They are Entertaining.
I'VE regard these books as among the best
and most entertaining novels Of the day
Springfield RepubticaR.
The reader is at once fascinated and held
spell-bOund until the volume IS eompleted.'-
There Is no dull chapter in it."-Ctiea Her
ald.
III-They are Mirrors of the Times.
"No one can peruse them without the au-
thor's great skill in grasping and delineating
them.
lineate so accurately the emotions and inccn-
tives to action which moved men and women of
q past age must be close and untiring, and
Louisa Muhl5ach shows in all Of her works a
perfection which carries the reader into the
very presence of the characters represented.'-
Syracuse Journal.
IV--They are Historically Correct.
Historically correct, and entertaining as
many of the volumes Of Sir Walter Scott
Providalee Herald.
Louisa Iuhlbach must have carefully and
diligently studied the secret histories Of the
times and countries of which she writes, and
her task is done we'll and ehectually."- HOr-
mo Historical Novelist has Iabored SO faith
fully and successfully to produce a complete
picture Of past times and events. "-Uhea Her
aid.
V.-They are Original.
1T has agreeably surprised readers to find e
new writer with such contractive genius and
knowledge Of character as Louisa Muhlbach
possesses."-Pubiic Ledger.
Each succeeding novel adds to Mrs. Mundt's
as a writer of'historie hction."-N.
y. IiEes.
are full of Imagination.
she is not only the skilfuljainer. but a neat
artizan. "-ChristidH Witness.
There is seldom any s~training after effect.
but it Is really wonderful how Madame Mundt
manages to sustain and increase the interesttO
end" ten.
The word-painting Of the authoress is much
effective tlan the best Efforts Of the en-
sraver. '-AliROis State Register.
VIE.-They Contain Anecdotes of
Courts
Scottish history offered no fresher and more
romantic material 10 the magic working hand
Sir Walter Scott than SIZE hEds IN the annals
Of the German courts. -EUsaiaJ Gazette.
There are not to be found anywhere in hu-
annals, unused, such magnificent, and SUI
perabundant materials for romance, as clog the
Of the PTussian and Austrian courts
If the 18th century. By their dress. their man
hers, their modes Of thought their language,
hey are almost as much separated from Us as
{ they had lived one thousand years ago.
J5serUer.
VEII.--They tell about EmperOrs,
Kings. and Queens. !
I'VE learnfrom her not only how Frederick
William and Frederick the Great. Joseph the
second, YOltaire, Rousseau. Baron Irenck. the
Catharine, walked and talked in their
roles. but hO they powdered their hair,
iirted. and took tea. '-RsgfsteF-
The choice Of her subject. exhibit her ge-
.ius. She takes the time Of Frederick the Great. Z
Joseph the Second, for example, and upon the q
background OF facts which the chronicles of the 4
,eriOds afford, she embrOiders the bright and G
Ombre eOlors. the light and shade Of her hc- I
ion, with the skill Of a cOnsummate ARTIST I
lac Edqio. {
.X-The Style is Interesting. I
''Th style Of this writer for purity. perspicui- 2
O~mmended. II is free from limitations, man l
lerisms, and tricks Of every kind. Argus.
The translatiOns do justice to the vivid, pr n
usnt STYLE Of the original; aud the story is full a
( movement and crowded with ms t~ructlve and =
ntertaining incident. Ike Chicago Post. =
The interest OF the book does not depend X
pom its character nor its incidents. nor yet on
s charming style. but in its general harmony a
composition '-Ddy BOOK. v
Everybody Is Heading ihem. Il
Our people seem to have stopped reading Il
reach novels, and English works are com :.
lained of cs dull. Miss Muhlbach precisely L
Ipplies the public want.
III novels Of Clara Mundt are being read
: every fines.
''Muhlbaeh's novels have a worldwide repu-
and are read with ayidiy. as fast as
sued from the press. -SEriaGfeG NepubAcdn. s,
They are winning a wide and deserved popu-
rity in this country. 7--State Journal. Ii
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