Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
CURRENT LITERITGRE.


Not often the writer Of novel 80 well re-
ceived as "AIr. Isaacs," forthwith improves
upon his first attempt, but in "a Roman
Singer" exceedingly well carried on in the |
October ATLANTIC are arichness, mellowness
and individuality, not characteristic OF the |
first work. Its charming grace and intimate
Italian life recall the "Improvisatore' of
Andersen. Likewise, pleasing is Mr.. James
in provincial France. That these sketches
are not more noticed shows the embarrassing
wealth of modern letters. The ingenious
author reverses the usual French and English
characters for taciturnity. 1t would be well
were it impossible to read the flexible, expires
sive style without catching its easy flow.
Mr.. Holland makes the deductions OF Mr..
Cations views of heredity SO severe a
Survival of the fttest," as to involve
grewsome sweeping away Of the unfit
"Maenadism in Religion" Miss Robins defines
and illustrates al the madness OF the
Initiated" therein. 1t has prevailed uni
versally.
Emerson's paper is on the freaks and
struggles Of the nascent intellectually of
Massachusetts, generation ago. A deal of
it found vent in the Brook Farm experiment
aud likewise conduit to something sounder
and more trustworthy. A year or so before
the thoughtful, inquiring minds of the
period seeking simply means of social inter
course, met at the house OF DIR. Warren. The
opening of a side door and display of an oyster
supper with wines baked this first attempt at
| aesthetic culture aud primitive entertainment.
1t did not look up again for some time.
Cndaunted by the cold shoulder turned
upon the silver dollar, Senator Hill upholds
bi-metalllc standards in the NORTH AMERICAN
REVIEW for October. MIR. Dicey concludes
that democracy in England has its own
way, 10 only it knows what that way is.
DIR. Heber Newton finds himself equal to
cooperative Distribution" whose success,
In this country certainly lies chiefly in the
| future.
| Edward Everett Hale does not dispute
| Democracy" simply belittles Washington as
a social force because it is in no sort the
centre OF the country" Moncure Conway
reduces and regulates 'The st Patrick
Myth" Frederick Harrison combines lear
ing and acumen in scholarly study OF
Histories Of the French Revolution. Van
Buren Deutlow puts in necessary defense
OF Board of Trade Morality" Articles on
EARLY Man" and Astronomical Collisions
are purely scientific.
One feels in finishing "a Woman's Reason
i'll the October CENTURY that story conspicu-
ously good even in Season rather noted for
successes in fiction has been read. There is
nothing cheap or meretricious. Howell's per-
lection of minutiae comes well in play when
realizing 80 rare and steadfast heroine. The
doubt IL, whether, spite of his adventures,
Robert Fenton were her match. Even Walter
Scott had to acknowledge that he could not
make much of the hero proper En- PEASANT,
is not Lord Raiuford reminder of James
Lord Warburton, or the excellent young
nobleman Of "Alton Locker
That the old is better than tho new, saith
Richard Grant White of the houses of New
York indeed, OF the city generally. Tin the
Footsteps OF Thackeray," follow gladly til, 80
who recognize in the incisive pen, guarding
yet revealing, tho large heart, the master
spirit of modern English fiction. IL. l.. L."
makes proof OF descriptive powers equal to
those Of "H. H."
The centenary of Martin Luther draws
from Prof. Fisher an article inspired by the
personality more than the work of the
reformer.
The accuracy and expression OF a fine head
OF Longfellow, permits no criticism save
wayering doubt as to the breadth of the face
One rebels somewhat at the spirit in which
"The Millionaire" is carried on in BLACK
WOOD. There are too many clever hits at
America. On the Geneva award, we are
rubbed absolutely sore. The only relief is
running fire upon current English politics.
On the contrary, that exquisite little romance,
"a Polish Love Story" in the current num-
Der, excites only interest and pleasure.
Peasant simplicity and strong passion are
admirably borne out.
The first of 'Letters from Galilee'' indicates
one last resort where the prosecuted Jews
may, with due industry, enter in and possess
a land, slowly to be enriched by modern i'm
provements, not least, even if last, OF which,
it is to be prayed, may come good govern
ment.
An Italian official under Napoleon CLASHES
still new light upon episodes of which the
world does not weary" 1.-THE Camel Tun-
! mel Scheme" il exceedingly clever Leonard