New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-15

CoSCoRnANCE TO SHAKEsPEARESo POEMS BY Mr.:
lEsIr HOWARD FrRSgsS ogo ". 422. J. L. p9ifcott
Not only as a clue to the embarrassing
riches of shakespeare's minor poems bat as a rare
specimen of literary workmanship, this volume forms
noble addition the apparatus for the study OF English
literature The qualities exhibited in the preparation
of the work not OF frequent among
American scholars and would prove of singular value
even in the higher walks Of original composition. lu
stead OF the vague and desuitory methods, III which
ooseness of thought is combined with still greater
oosCness OF expression and the product OF the labor is
ike the grain which passes through the mil half
ground the task IS here accomplished with thorough
and nicely, which, though demanding an almost
incredible patience OF toll. could proceed only from
genuine enthusiasm Of spirit, and devotion to the
very language of the great poet amounting TO perpetual
worship. II il only gathering fruit from straw
berry bed arranging flowers in bouquet, such com
peteness Of execution would command our admiration.
Every word Of the poems is cited in Its proper place
The clause which the word stands and the number Of
the line given; and then, that nothing he want
ing to convenience Of the student the poems them
selves are reprinted at the end II in any tie
citation appears meager the original is instantly
sible Every phrase that fingers in the memory may
DC found with the assurance OF certainty If any
one misses the object OF pursuit mast be through
imperfect search aud not through defect Of the con
cordance Such compilation Is a bOuntul git TO the
student OF Shakespeare. Inc task CONu not nave
accomplished by harmless drudge" however infatu-
ated with the Of labor but could only have been
effected by a certain divine idoatry which deems
service small effort trivial. which tends 10 give ysi
BILE shape 10 high ideal The desire OF perfection If
stamped every line OF the work. converting the hum
blcst toll into expression OF art, and finding a
glorious so!ace in the exact performance OF q duty.
Tie Maid Of Orleans. by GEORGE H. CALVERT
&C. 7. PutnaIn's Sons. The studies OF the author IN
French history have suggested version of the
traditions concerning Joan Of Arc which differs in many
important respects from the popular drama OF schiller
and presents the tragic OF the heroine novel
light Like all Of Mr. Caverrs literary productions. the
present work shows thoughtful and contempative
spirit devotion 10 poetry not as task but as an III
terror delight, and power OF versfcaon which aLs
vigorous expression rather than az dainty phrases.
First Steps IN General History, by ARTHUR
GILMAN aurd HOughtou) Is intended as a suggestive
outline OF the history Of the world furnishing guide
and preparation for the student subsequent
searches. Each country is treated separately and u
complete sketch OF s history given before the reader
IS directed 10 other subjects. Tabular views OF yGcbro
nous events are presented which show at glance the
historical connection Of different nations, aud the
graphical relations are exhibited IN a series OF
ment maps special 0bl.ocrIpby refers 10 several OF
the most important works which may be adyantageously
consulted by The student In addition 10 details Of the
volume se The bIeyi;y OF the work necessarily limits
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