The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-26


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STUDIES IN SHAKEsPBARE. Book Of Essays
by Mary Preston. Published by Claxton,
Remsen Il Hafelnnger.
Shakespeare has been studied, essayea, aud
commented upon 30 muoh that II would take
q lifetime Of diligent reading 10 get through
with all the theories, dissertations, exposi-
tons, and speoulations that have been put
forth for the enlightenment of the public.
The present neat and unpretending little
velume would be likely to receive more atten-
tion from the reading public If its predeces-
sors in the same line were not 30 numerous,
but perhaps those who have read and studied
Shakespeare the most will derive new light
on some points from it. The author does not
profess TO say anything very new, but she
has ideas of her OVID, and in matter OF this
kind originality is something. The essays
discuss Macbeth, CoriolanuS, King Lear
Othello, Henry VII, T,cO Gentlemen Of Verona,
Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, King Richard
III, as You Like 1t, Midsummer Nights Dream,
and Timon of Athens. They are plentifully
studded with italics, often on the least ex-
pressive words, after the manner Of female
letter-wrters, but they show an intelligent
study Of the dramas and keen appreciation
of their poetic spirit.
The MARooHBRs' ISLAND, by f. R. Goulding.
Published by Claxton, Remsen, Il Hattel-
finger.
Desert island stories, from the days Of De-
foe to Charles Reade and Dion Boucicault,
have never lacked for readers. There is a
particular fascination in these tales which
appeals in the strongest manner to the juve-
nile imagination, stirs the young blood, and
inspires a desire to initiate the example of the
fictitious heroes and heroines. "The Young
Marooners," originally published good many
years ago, is one of the most interesting books
of its class, and it was and is deservedly
popular. The author, in his preface to the
present work, states that he does not approve
of sequels, but that 30 many and 30 urgent
were the requests for continuation of his
former story, that he was allowed no option in
the case. The present story, like its prede-
cessor, is laid on the coast of Florida, and the
author has endeavored to give an accurate
description of the scenery and characteristics
of the region, and to include in his narrative
as much useful information as possible. The
boys who have been excited over the adven-
lures of the "Young Marooners" will be glad to
have this work, which is at once an independ-
ent story and sequel.
From Turner Brothers & Co. and Clax-
ton, Remsen Il Hafal6nger we have re-
ceived the first part of Anthony Trollope's
10 na Dioh h,
lished by Harper x Brothers. Mr.. Trollope
does not travel out of his usual line in this
story, but he gives one of those Photographic
pictures OF every day life and modern Eng
lish society for which he ia famous, and which
are so fascinating to large circle of readers.
"He Knew He Was Right" is illustrated by a
number of excellent designs by Marcus Stone.
-"Watson's Philadelphia Business Direc-
tory'' for 1869 contains a classified list Of
merchants, tradesmen, and professions, ar
ranged in alphabetical order. illustrations
and descriptions of the principal public build
ings are given. Published by Rushton & Co.,
No. 2l9 Dock street.
-Messrs. Turner, Brothers & Co. send US
The Eclectic Magazine and Euery Month, for
March. The Eclectic is judioious compila-
tion from the European periodicals, and the
March number presents an attractive table of
contents. A steel portrait of Rossini is given
as frontispiece. EUery Month is a new maya
zine, which has now reached its third number.
1t is made up of original and carefully selected
matter, and its contents offer sufficient
variety to please all tastes.
THE Architectural Repie,o for March is, as
usual, both practical and artistic, and it is
interesting to the general reader as we'll as
useful to the professional architect and builder.
The present number is handsomely illustrated
with architectural designs, plans, and details.
Published by ClaxtOn, Remsen & Haffelfnger.
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