Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-31
LITERARY NOTES.

JEROME BURNETT
LITERARY NOTES.
JAMES T.; FIELDS. Biographical Notes and Per
t .onal Sketches, with unpublished fragments and
tTlomte. from Men aud Women of Letters. Boston:
Mohun. n' E D.
opinions may differ as TO the place Mr. Fields
VIII nnally take in literature, and there may also
oe uHerenceS as to certain traits of his character
puC there can be no doubt that his career was a
successful and interesting one. He was brought
llto close relations with many persons of note in
literature, both in this country and in Europe:
anu IL may truly be sad we think, that he neither
overlooked nor abused the advantages OF these
relaIionS. These facts made his "Yesterdays with
AIIilorS" Charming volume; and the same causes
VIII! ma for the handsome book before us large
clrsie or readers 1t is the affectonate tribute of
utVot'd vile to the memory of much admired
husband, and therefore has its defects If measured
o. the cold rules OF literary criticism but it is
IL nerIneiess pleasant and in some respects
'dluaoie contribution to contemporary literature.
WASHINGTON IRVING. BY CHARLES DUDLEY
ton: F. B. Mohun. N - w. WASH
Given fascinating writer and a congeuial sub
J-ct, ana the result must infallibly be a charming
Dook. This we have in the volume before us-the
hfst OF the series OF biographies OF American Men
Vi Letters, which the house above named pro-
poses 10 publish The story of Irvngs life is told
Clearly conclsey and in a captivating way, and
the extracts from his cOrrespondpnce are made dis
cfeety anu III good TASTE so that the hook partakes
az once Oh the nature OF personal biography and
tt,teidry history IL is an suspicious opening Of
III projected series, which, 10y the way, Mr. War
ner Is 10 edit.
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN. By A. H. Beeslev. MA
new York e. g. p Putnam's Sons. Washington:
recent arctic explorations and adventures will
give fresh interest to this book which constitutes
NO. VI OF 1.-The New Plutarchn series-i e., lives OF
I lose Who have made the history of the world 1t
does not, as matter Of course, contain much that
Is new The story OF the gallant sailors two eX-
petitions u.s. however, briefly but clearly told with
tle ADDED adv igeS OF good index and several
III ip9, Wlllrn VIII be OF great in enabling the
Reader 10 follow the narrative intellgently.
AUNT SERENA. BY BLANCHE WILLS HOWARD.
D. Free. "
In this charming story Miss Howard has amply
1llillied the high expectations formed upon her
pl fasant little volume entitled ''One Summer"
pdDllshed several years ago. The motto on the
title page-''Be strong, live happy, and love,"-is
{ re key note OF the story. Which is in every way
one OF the most delightful OF the year. The
Sine Is lald partly In this country and partly in
Europe; the descriptions are graphic. and life in
herman boarding house is faithfully portrayed.
me heroine or the story is almost too good for
this earthly earth; but the craatiJnOf such char
actnr, even in Imagination. cannot but have an en-
hoDIlhg influence on her Sex.
DR. Gil BERT's DAUGHTERS. A Story for Girls.
TSa P6rar C hshsIET MAT1aEHs fiadel
hicC;eland "''' washing 'oi' 'i'''e@'s "
Although written for girls, and especially adapt
ed Tor the younger members of the sex, this book
VIII nevertheless not hurt the boys while older
PERSONS or both sexes viii find it we'll worth read
ennobes i99nf fiS healthy, the lesson that work
very charmngy told th rong.ffddaa ana the story Is
NlHlL1sT PRINCESS. BY NJ. L: GAGNEUR Chi
cago: Jansen, mcclure Co.
This story Is practically brief and readable
1f tn,lN lt-tr
Nihilist point of view. The heroine Wanda
krylof is said, and doubt truly, to be another
ilne Tor Sophie PieoffSky, While the other prnci-
pr cnaracters are taken also from real life The
situations romantic DISCUSSES and exciting es-
capeSL
ONE OF THREE. AND MADE OR MARRIED. By
Washington: j. J. Chapman
These two pie asant stories make suitable addi-
ton to Messrs. Holt & Co.'S cheap and deservedly
popular Leisure Hour Series" which must by this
time have reached nearly hundred volumes,-a
handsome and attractive library OF ITSELF
POINTS OF HISTORY. For Schools and Colleges By
John LORD. LID New York A. s. Barnes
This compact and well-arranged little volume,
which is designed for both teachers and pupils,
will be found useful at all times and especially in
reviews and examinations.
Through G. A. Whitaker we have from the pub
fishers, MessrS. Curtiss l. Childs Utica, NY.,a
Memorial Volume on President Garfield, compiled
by Mr.. Henry j. COokinham, which contains in
permanent and attractive form the funeral ser
vices at Elberon, Washington and Cleveland to-
gether with a number OF poems and other miScel-
laneous matter adapted to the character Of the
volume.
In ''The Verbalist," by Alfred Ayres, Messrs D.
Appleton & CO. furnish a little volume that is OF
very great service, not only to professional and
occasional writers, but to everybody who has
occasion 10 use our language In any way. 1t is
not as comprehensive as it might be- and perhaps
not above criticism as TO the conclusions OF its
author In some cases; and perfection Is of course
hardly to be expected In a work upon subject in
regard to which there Is such variety of opinions:
but Mr.. AyreS Judgment Is in the main sound, and
his taste to be commended. His lessons are con-
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ample of good as well as warning against bad
writing and speaking. For Sale in Washington by
f. b. MOhun.
Harper & Brothers weekly publications promise
to be specially attractive during the coming year.
and their popularity is likely therefore, if possible
to be greater than ever before. The Bdzaf opens
1882 with brilliantly illustrated serial story enti-
tied marion Fay by Anthony Troilope. in the
best vein OF that popular author In addition to
this Ii has now running fascinating tale OF love,
adventure and shipwreck, by the author of that
remarkable book ''The Wreck of the Grosvenor."
These, with the special attention 1t gives to all
matters relating TO domestic economy, will insure
the Baznr a wide circulation during the year. Not
TO De peh1nd ihs younger Eoinpah4n' me old ana
The number for JANUARY viii contain the open
ing chapters OF what is said 10 BE- a very bright
little comedy, called "ClOth Of Gold and Cloth of
FreZe." by "Ouida." The scene Is laid in Rome,
among the foreign residents Of that city, and the
work IS likely To BE- as taking as good subject
and sharp-pointed pen dipped in acid can make
1t. All the old popular features OF the Weekly are
retained Young People, too, Is to be improved
upon. That is, il such a thing is possible, to the
mind of those for whom this charming publication
Is Intended
Society Notes.
Senator Jones, OF Nevada, expects his wife here
to-day or tomorrow. She has been in New York