The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

Recent Publications.

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part of which has just appeared. In This mo-,
little brochure of forty pages, we have spec-
truns Analysts Explained by Professor schel-
len in so clear a manner that anyone may OBJ
tain good idea of this most brilliant discoy-
cry of the present century. The Illustrations
are very good, one of them being elegantly
printed in colors. For sale by Loring, Short
d Harmon. f
| Saunteriags, by G. d. Warner, author Of
"My Summer in Garden" This is deli
cious book, full OF racy accounts of European
wanderings. Mr.. Warmers brightness so sat-
istactorily exhibited in his first book is mani
fest in every line. His very introduction is
fascinating, being grave discourse upon the
sorrows of sea travel, and discussion about
the need ofpraise or blame which should be
awarded to Christopher Columbus for the
discovery OF this continent. Every aspect of
European travel has been so be-writfen by
everybody who has been able to find a good
natdred publisher, that book on the subject
must be exceptionally entertaining to be read
az an. inns book nils the bill and Is thorough
~ readable. 1t Is book which will be taken
| 10 summer resorts in the coming season, and
read again and again; scraps of it win be read
aloud, and 1t viii be charming companion
| Tor solitary loungings on grass and under
trees. Published by ]. r. Osgood & Co.
FOR sale by Loring, Short & Harmon.
Grif A novel by B. L. Farjeon, author
OF Blade, Grass G &c. An Australian story
well written and interesting, in the authors
best vein. Published by Harper & Bros
For sale by Loring, Short & Harmon.
Lee & Shepard have published little book
containing bakers dozen of original humor-
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Gus dialogues, which have previously been
published in Oliver Optics Magazine. They
are for use in schools, at private theatricals,
&c. lFor sale by Bailey & Noyes.
Beverly, or the White Mask-a novel by
Mansfield Tracy walworth, author of .sWar-
wick" DC. G. w. Carleton & Co., publish
ers, New York. The secret ofthe success of
Walworth's novels lies in his strong imagina-
tion and his analytical powers, which enable
him to form intricate plots which few novel
readers can fathom. For sale by Bailey &
Noyes.
THE MAsQUE OF THE GoDs, by Bayard
Taylor.
From the translation of "Faust'' to the
composition of the "Masque of the Gods''
was an easy and natural step and to the
student of the prologue in Hearen," the
representation of the vague yearnings and
half formed thought of the heathen deities
and the utterances of the Voice from Space
does not seem an audacious undertaking.
Mr.. Taylor unites to fine poetic thought, the
power OF expression that is given by a
thorough and critical knowledge of more
than one language. Some passages in the
Mosque Of the Gods' are closely modelled
after "Fdast," in forms of metre and diction,
and there is at times an oyer-conciseness, a
baroness OF outline, owing perhaps to uncon-
scious imitation of the German idiom, SO
much more condensed than the English.
,r The plan OF the poem is large and simple.
The scene opens in the regions of the Hima-
layas. The rocGs complain that men no
longer hold them in awe; the caverns, SER
| pents and wolves lament the passing away of
the superstitious fear, which made them ora
cles. The chorus of serpents is admirable in
wording and rythm. Odin,, Baal, Perun and
Manito question of their existence, whether
they were created by the human necessity of
worship, or by some unknown higher power,
and are answered by the Voice from Space,
which they acknowledge, still ignorant of its
nature.
The second scene is laid in Greece. OPEN
ing with a chorus of Trees, which, like most
OF the lyric passages of the poem, strongly
suggests the German model. The choruses of
| rivers and mountains are succeeded by the
Song ofthe Sea, one of the most beautiful parts
OF the work, full of clear, original thoughts,
harmonious choice of words, and classic SYM
metry and repose. The speeches of Joye,
Elohim, Ormuzd and Ahriman, mans earn
est seeking for truth, Apollos' praise of Beau
y, tne answer OF lmmannel, and the content
OF man, close the scene. The last scene is a
| vast landscape, at sunrise. The deities rem
der account of the work given them to do IN
the days "of mist and storm and twilight of
the world and are answered by the Voice.
| Man, rejoicing IN light and knowledge pro-
claims that all science confirms the truth
that the soul has instinctively known. A few
lines from the chorus of Spirits, with which
the last scene begins, well represent the pur-
pose of the poem.
sThe years are as breath, and as dust the ages
| Mid myriad suns the world is a darkness.
Inc Deities die when their work is done,
But the mantle OF One il wide to enfold us.
| The heart Of One is Fathers to love us,
The spirit Of One shall lift us and hold.
Published by James r. Osgood & Co. For
sale by Bailey & Noyes.
| Sermons, by Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage.
These discourses, earnest in thought, eager
and energetic, in style that borders at times
on the ludicrous by over-familiar handling of
sacred themes, yet show such intent to
reach, at almost any risk, the hearts of his
hearers, that none, we think, can read them
without interest and profit, even if compelled
to differ on points of doctrine or matters of
taste. Published by Harper & Bros. For
sale by Loring, Short & Harmon.
Orig Grange, is a poem of uncommon
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merit, dealing in truthful but kindly spirit
with some of the faults of modern society.
The characters are skillfully drawn, with
keen, delicate touch and the book abounds
in beautiful passages. published by James
R. Osgood & Co., and for sale by Loring.
Short & Harmony
The new book by SAKE which he calls Fa-
bles and Legends, excites sensations of sadness
and disappointment to those who have read
his former works. We look in vain for the
quaint csnceits, the happy turns of express
ions and even his puns-abominable as this
latter kind of wit usually is. We are finally
and painfully driven to the conclusion that
the rhymes, into which Mr. SAKE has done a
considerable number offamiliar old fables and
legends, are the barest and shabbiest possible
| doggerel-made to SELL without any trace of
that inspiration of fun and sentiment which
marked some of this authors earlier produc-
tions. We feel as if we had hidden a final
farewell to the Sake whom we used to know
and whom we have read and heard with de-
light. Published in elegant form by James
K. Osgood d Co., and for sale by Loring,
Short & Harmon.
The JAPANESE IN AMERICA: Edited by
Charles Lanman, Secretary of Japanese
Legation in Washington. ,-..
The first part of this work is devoted to an
account of the Embassy from Japan. 1t con-
tains wise and dignifed address by the En-
peror to his ambassadors, in which he speaks
OF the advantage to be derived from friend
ship with America and acquaintance with Its
conditions of society, and useful arts. He al
SO speaks of the Importance ofthe education
OF women, and grants permission to the
wives and sisters of the members of the En-
bassy to accompany them to America
The second part of the book is made up of es-
says ON various subjects by japanese students.
| That on Japanese poetry is particularly in
teresting. The third part is a republication
of little book on America, compiled under
the direction of Mr.. Mori, and printed nm
der the title of "LUe and Resources in Amer
ica." 1t was originally intended for circula-
ton in Japan only. Altogether ''The Japa-
nese in America" is very readable book,
and will be received with much interest.
Three excellent engravings, copied from pho
tographs, add to its attractions. published