The New York herald., 1873-05-01

ceived by: the men OF thought ana science
in Prussia and Austria. Among these were his
"Citizens of Cultivated Minds, Book for Thought
ful People Of the Middle Classes" (Gebildete
Burger, Buch f1r denkenden- -Mittelstand), 'The
Jews and Modern Literature, (Das Jsdenthum und
die Neuste Literaturl, "Poet and Merchant Dich-
ter und Kaufmann) and "Spinoza," biography
with translations. After the "Black Forest village
Tales" in point OF popularity comes his almanac In
ls46, entitled the godfather" Gevattersmann).
IN this work he appears to have adopted the
plan Of Franklin in "Poor Richards Almanac"
treating all the great and small events OF the
PERIOD In . manner 80 naive and celloqulal as 10
attract the lowest, while the vlvacity and humor
displayed throughout commanded the attention OF
the ottest minds. His "Mrs. Professor die frau
Professorinl, "German Evenings" (Deutsche
Abende), series OF travelling and political
sketches; 'Diary, written at Vienna, beginning
with the Cabinet OF Latour and ending with that
OF WtndschgrAtz' (Tagebuch aus Wien Won Latour
bis auf Windischgratz) were all received with favor
'Frau Professorin" being especially funny and full OF
comic accuraces reflective OF the absurdies OF the
time. The "vienna Daryl was thought wen OF in
Great Britain, and was subsequently translated
into the English language In 1850 he published a
tragedy entitled "Andreas HOfer," which was
subjected to some severe criticism by the
German press on account OF the alleged ex-
tremes OF the author. While In Stuttgart, early
in 1857 he published his "Baarfussle," work
that in point Of characteristic humor and simplicity
equalled the "Back Forest village Tales" and
added greatly to the fortune and good reputation
Of the writer. He has since published several other
works OF merit. Mr.. Auerbach has taken great in
terest In the production OF works OF fiction during
the past forty years. his own pen constantly aiding
the periodical publisher, for which his versatile
talent and remarkable adaptness specially qualify
him.
His later works seem as fresh and resplcndent
as the first that appeared from his pen. 1t was re-
marked OF Charles Dickens and Lord Brongham,
and 1t has also been said of Mr.. Dlsrae that their
style became dimmcd as they advanced in years
that their latest books, while containing know
ledge In the ripper form. nevertheless lacked that
spirit OF dash and vivacity perceptibe In their first
efforts. With Auerbach, however, age appears to
make little difference. His appeal to the "Culti-
waited" was perslstently humorous, although the
SUBJECT as announced by the title would give just
the reverse idea. The godfather" was o great
Improvement on Franklin's Almanac, inasmuch
as the work was In every way more comprehen-
sive and appealed to all classes. The wit displayed
is OF that easy, natural character certain to pro-
duce q good effect If we mistake not, this work
also had an immense circulation outside OF
Fatherland. 1t seemed to meet the wants OF the
hour in Germany. The country was constantly
flooded, so to speak, with heavy literature; deep
thinking philosophers and scientists were sending
forth from the press pamphlets and books on
physics astronomy, geology and theology, until
the people had become impressed with the idea
that the only amusement of light nature was to
be had at the theatre or opera. But Auerbach's
interesting subjects soon took o complete hold Of
the public mind, his writings became popular, and.
for awhile, at least changed the entire current Of
feeling in his own country. His mnuteness Of
detail and graphic pictures of men and matters in
general rendered his works truly bewitching.
Germany soon learned to appreciate the man
whose versatile talent had done so much to raise
the profession OF letters in lofter atmosphere,
and while he labored to educate and improve his
fellow men, they in return endeavored to reward
and honor him.
. He was born In the town OF Nordstetten, Feb
ruary 2S, 1872. and Is Of Jewish descent During
the past thirty years he has resided in Weimar,
Leipzig, Breslau, Dresden and Vienna, and his
presence In the latter city at present cannot fail tO
be beneficial to the standing and character OF the
profession ana work he represents.