New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-06
LITERARY NOTES.

The Light OF Asia" has lately been translated
into German. The Emperor Of Japan was by the
way so pleased with this poem that he congratu-
lated Mr.. Edwin Arnold upon it In private letter
The Pearls of the Faith" especially appealed to
the taste Of the Sultan who has resolved to bestow
decoration upon the author. Mr. Arnolds new
poem, "ldys of Inuia," will shortly be published
by Roberts Brothers
Mr. J. w. Bouton announces several excellent
new books and imported editions. Among them
are Une JournGe D'Enfant," "a Day in tue Life of
Child by Adren Marie, with twenty plates in
heliogravuro by Dujard:n Brillat-Savarins Physi-
ology du Govt" anew and complete translation. with
ffty-twO original etehings by Lalauze, printed on
China paper; n second series of NJ. Raenets splen-
did work, " Polychromatic Ornament; " Humour,
Wit and Satire of the Seventeenth Century" by
John Ashton author of Social Life IN the Reign of
Queen Anus" Robinson CrnsOe.' illustrated
with numerous engravings from, drawings by
George Crukshank, expressly designed for this
edition reprint of Majors rare edition of 1881;
ami The Art Of the Old English Potter" an &C
count of the progress of the craft in England, from
the earliest period to the middle of the eighteenth
century. by i. NJ. Scion. Forming handsome
volume III imperial quarto printed on Dutch band
made paper, and the letIerpress accompanied by
fifty plates, etched on copper by the author, the
printing of which has been done with the greatest
car, upon superior paper The book will be- issued
to subscribers only, and the number Of copies will
DO limited to $50, of which twenty-five will be
offered for sale in America. Immediately after the
publication the plates will be destroyed
Tie Overland apologies on postal-card for its
inadyertency" in printing Mr., LOWelPs poem
over the maine of another person.
James D. Bullock, once laval representative in
Europe Of the COnfederacy, has prepared from
official sources volume the Secret Service of
the Confederate States Europe; or, how the
Confederate Cruisers were Equipped"
A volume of poems by Philip Bourle Marston, ard
another by Lewis Morris the author of The Epic of
Hades" are about to be brought out by Roberts
Brothers.
A literary lady in Boston. while talking with
Longfellow few weeks before his DEATH asked
him of whom. among rising American poets be
expected most. 1t is SAID that the reply at OEco
given OF Edgar Fawcett"
Estes & LauIiat have in preparation a notable
edition Of two hundred copies of George Eliot's |
"POems." They also bringing out a complete
uniform edition of Carlge's works IN twenty vol |
umes. These VII; be printed Oh parchment linen |
drawing paper and the three hundred and fifty |
copies viii Oe numbered and registered
A tasteful edition of that engaging little volume |
"Tho Book-Love Euchiridion" has Just been |
brought out by the Lippncotts 1t is prettIly |
printed in type larger than that Of The English |
edit on, aud is indeed the peasautest suggestion of
4" the soace and cOmpaniOnship OF books"
Chicago is to be the birthplace of a new literary |
weekly paper which will the name of Tie Cu,-
rent The first number will be bIoug ht out on Christ
mas Day by Mr.. Edgar L. Waterman, the WE'LL known
able and energetic representative of The L0uisriNe
Cowier-JonyRai, in Chicago Mr.. Wakcman has been
preparing for the publication of the periodical for
nearly five years. He promises discussions reviews
and criticisms by the best writer's on all current
matters of Interest literature science art music
and the GIama brief editorial articles; and mass
of general literature OF clean noble fascinating
and elevatng character" Among the contributors
already secured said to 5e Alphonse Daudet John
RuskiD, G. w. Gable, Austin DObsOn. ZOla and Paul
Lindau. The protector says: :" AT this date, nearly
three months in advance of issue. ngements are
nearly completed regarding all matters of publica-
ton and effective business progress; The Currents
own Offices and agents are secured in Europe; sub
scrlptons and advertising exceeding 100 600 are
already under pledge and contract and exclusive Of
this reserve cash capital from 75 900 to 900
will be bank before the first issue of he journal
appears" literary journal of sterling character
cannot fail of a welcome.
1t is reported IN Europe that the author Of Bis
march after tie War;" already having had a second
edition, is no other than PrIvy Councillor Wagner
formerly OF the Berlin KTaGs Zeifag who for nearly
twelve years (ls63-1 stood IN intimate relation
W th the Iron Chancellor. Wagner 1t seems. was ,
very useful but not an prescriptions CO. worker
The Emperor never allowed HIM TO approach Lis
person. The five pats of the book are headed : |
" Rome" Social Democracy" Gruendeithum,"
I" Frictous, and Fractions" Tho volume is re- !
mRrkable account of the documents and COM
OF the most intimate and personal
nature it contains which could net have been L
known save to one who had access to the private e
archives OF the Government. In it may be found d
extracts FROM the dispatches and letters of foreign
ambassadors, addressed to the Emperor himself;
ana theVon Aruim affair is not tie least of these.
Tile English illustrated Magazine the new venture
IF the Macmillans, has the most attractive OF
covers the clearest OF type, and an arrangement of
matter indicative OF skilu editorsnIp Many of ,
Is illustrations admirable and Its letter-press
While varied acute and timely in American 81
yes as that Of our best native magazines, is vet a
ubstantal and suggestive. 1t will hardly kill
Harper and Tie CcptmJy in Engand-but It's general :
excellence and its modest price ought 10 give 1t AN
nViabie place of its own. y
-
mn n