Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-09-04

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CURRENT LITERATURE.
Last week Is issueof PUCK contained another
lble from the versatile pen of j. D. Bell,
iitor of the Sunday Star of this city. The
lbject is the "Wolf and Watch Dog" and
nc moral, that the wolf would make good
laguetic politician. MIR. Bell is building up
wide reputation as writer Of fables and
erse.
"Dr Sewer" in the CENTURY for Septem-
er, still draws upon the thrilling episodes of
iyil war. Certainly Mr.. Gable is in bis
enith of power as well as success.
Mr.. james gives the delicate social triumph
n Boston of Brooklyn lady of the Bern
lardt type, the thing being equally credit to
10th cities. In Boston, he notes the prepon-
ierance of women in all phases Of life.
picture Of the city is given, by no means
lattered.
The initiatory astronomical article bears to
he belief that the spots On the suns surface |
ome Of which could engulf our globe with
out extra commotion, are whirlwlnds, which |
circulate and equalize the suns atmosphere |
and consequently, our own.
The sketch of Littre, the great French |
apologies for all ever brought |
against him. He embraced Darwinism too |
early indeed, rather fathered it, and was |
rather hldeous. This gave rise
to illusions to the 'missiug link, when that
joke had some freshness.
Newman Smyth gives peculiarly salts
factory sketch of this late Dr. D0rner, the
great German theologian. He was in accord
with the best and most sympathetic Of mod
crate Christian thought and one meets with
nc better magazine writing than that given to
this discussion.
Charles Reade, George Fuller, Killarney,
watering places, Arcuc and other trips, are
prominent in current periodicals, particularly
L1pplNcoTr's for September. Before the
transcendent scenery OF Alaska the Alps
pale but, decidedly it must be taken at the
right time, not admitting, like Atlantic City,
OF a winter season.
The Charles Reade "Reminiscences" still
dwell upon his Unsuitable desire to be
dramatist. They also give various character
istic and independent judgments. Scott was
his ideal, Victor Hugo the grand genius of
the century, Boucicault its first dramatist.
The latter opinion led him to a literary part
nershlp.
OF bohemian Antipodes" the first is over
strained and commonplace, the second
brightly realistic like Thackeray's "Little
Dinner al Iimmins's." The English Lakes
Gossip gathers up odd Westmoreland
phrases and describes the cheerful calm with
which Grasmere Church yard surrounds its
revered dead.
Viewing our state Of national tlux, Mr..
Bruce i'll the american of the Future"
builds upon our power of changing IS well as
assimllatIng foreign clements
In poetry and fiction, there is nothing
startling, though Miss Fincker's novel does
fairly we'll
The portrait bequeathed by Charles Reade
to the Harpers reproduced in their septem-
ber magazine, gives apiercing, clear-cut face.
Robert Buchanan's sketch is genial and sym
pathetic as was his subject, particularly with
ripeniug years. The friendship with Mrs.
Seymour was, perhaps, unique in literary
annals
A portrait also Of George Fuller, the Boston
artist reveals the face of man who sue
ceeded without particle Of that modern
quality "push.n This is the best attestaton
to his genius. Sunlight, earnestness, bring
ing cut Of individuality, refinement, charac
terized his work.
The square familiar figures Of 'Artist
Strolls in Holland reappear. An engraving
Of Lakes OF Killarney" justifies the disap,
pointment obligatory upon the patriotic
tourist. A luscious description Of the verdure
of Glengaritf also woven into the article upon
Queenstown explains the affection of
novellats. 1.-THE Great Hall of William
Rufus develops much history, but in too
ornate STYLE The illustrations are profuse.
Anne Boleyn appears neither wicked, attrac-
tive, Frenchy or in any way an excuse
for the reprehensible Henry. Cardinal Wolsey
looks equal to his good deeds and the con-
ception of Shakespeare. Bloody Mary
resembles frog. The equally bloody and
considerably younger Philip is decidedly
handsome. The exhaustive fertility OF the
northwest is again topic.
glance at Frouyllle, the Newport of
France, ls in season. hDiHcontent" has an
early Iennysonian ring. 1t il the most
noticeable of the poetry. Judith Shakes
Peafe' develops incipient copyright trouble.
"old Salem Shops" in the ATLANTIC for
September, has much Of the quaint charm Of
Crawford" Grant White seems bent upon
expressing as well as extracting all that may
be commonplace in Shakespeare, but makes
some atonement by the force and eloquence
if not novelty Of his climax. Pariman recalls
the touching incidents which marked the
death OF ''Wolte Victorious upon the Plains
OF Abraham. Lakes Of Italy, though sug
| gestlye and readable, suffers from compari.
son with the inimitable travel sketches Of
James,
Mrs, Treat gives careful study Of ants.
| A ghost story, rather an unusual feature
| IL well carried out. In conformity with the
| generous habit in vogue in literary circles, il
| embraces both hemispheres. This IT does il
| style more in accord with Hawthorne, per
haps. the Inauguration Of such plots than thu
tales Of the fast girl lax mamma, pushing
| society devotee and scheming European.
The Story OF the English Magazines
| gives Is much insight into leadings charac
teristics as is possible to the allotted pages
After the treats lately given, one feels tn
want Of any particularly stirring fiction. |
is to be hoped something in this line vii
soon start afresh.
The MANHATTAN for September has nothing
q greater interest or better execution thai
THE AIisericordia Of Florence" which
one Of the crown jewels OF the Roman Gath
Ole faith. Hungarian Capitals" is we
selected picturesque subject and not We
over. worked. 'Irajan" grows wearisome.
Mr. Allen announces that Balzac was bi
Of dandy III youth. To old age, he reIaine
immaculate neatness Success came late
life.
kate Field continues narrowing experience
OF housekeeping in London.
little lew hight il perchance thrown upo
the world famous graye-digging in"Hamlet.
'Retrospections of the American Stage" al
rnusty. "Col. Judsonn reveals the mea
ways Of women in boarding hous
Nance is a heert-stirring little story. Pa
Haynes poem il rare one for a magazin
The remaining contents are largely trav
sketches.
The MAGAZINE OF ART for septemb
holsters up the rather poor exhibition of IL
London Academy, being assisted by int
esting and spirited engravings.
tIhe Ship Before Steam" is exceeding
curious. The 'Inns Of Chancery" are
universal interest A curious feature
marked, In England, the adjective "nev
usually denotes something particularly a
tique. This is the case with New-Inn, Me-
gate, Newport.
Diderots "Salvosn are treated az the fir
fruits OF art criticism as now practice
"0ld Church Plate" deserves the caref
study Of eonnoisseurs who will be mut
aided by clear illustrations
st. Agnes Eve, as conceived by TennysC
aud Keats is contrasted. The former al
colder conception is adopted in the paintir
) Of Schwetzer.
, The little sketch of Crown Derby china