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MEDITATIONS OF A PARISH PRIEST
Thoughts by JosEPH RouX. Introduction
by Paul Maricton. Translated fom the
paris edition 6y Isabel F. Hapgood. sl25
New YORK! Thomas V. Crowell Il Co. 10
Aston place. From the publishers
These are thoughts, veritable thoughts,
upon variety of subjects, such as Litera.
ture, Poets, Eloquence, Orators; Mind,
Talent, Character; Time, Life, Death, the
Future; Love, Friendship, Friends; God,
Religion. They have caused "a perfect ex-
element Of enthusiasm in France among
thinkers the most various" Previous to
their publication the author was an I'M
known man, and, from his position, a poor
parish priest, likely never to be heard of.
Like Byron, he 'awoke one morning and
found himself famous" All France was
instantly ablaze with his glory. Nor was
he youth either, like the English bard,
again. His first half century had just been
attained. But for an accident the Ahbe
koux might have been numbered among
the "mute, inglorious Miltons," to whom
the world perchance owes more than 1t
wots. Fortunate accident We have now
and forever the thoughts Of Joseph Roux.
To all readers who love thinking perhaps
we do not address a multtude-this vol
ume Is earnestly commended. A little
taste, here and there, from its rich presen-
tations-a little taste only-to such, we eau
offer. thus: 81 should define poetry as the
exquisite expression Of exquisite impress
sions." Poetry is always all-powerful
over souls which have not become cloyed.n
"Great souls are harmonious" THAT which |
we know is but little; that which we have n |
presentiment OF Is immense; II is in this |
direction that the poet outruns the learned |
man." shakespeare: Greater than history, |
as great as poetry, he alone would suffice |
Tor the literature OF nation" "The poet |
sees everything In the present, like God" |
EVERY woman who writes immodestly, |
lives In the same way" "Science "a for |
those who learn; poetry, for those who |
know" Poetry is truth In its Sunday |
clothes" without eloquence one is not |
poet; without poetry one is not an |
orator" "ls not an eloquent thi Ig always,
more or less, splendid and sonorous
th'ng" "The hero arouses wonder, but |
the man interests" "Delicate souls seem
more at their ease In delicate bodies.n
These are only lew diamonds from a
crown dazzling with diamonds. We refrain
with difficulty from copying the entire book,
and refrain for no other reason save our
preference that you should read It 10 the
beautiful print and elegant binding with
which the publishers favor the world; an.
other reason, on SCI ond thought, lest we
right
INTO UNKNOWN SEAS, OR THE CRUISE
OF TWO SAILOR BOYS. By DAVID KER,
S,lthor OF The Lost city" &c, illustrated.
New York; Harper & Broth RS franklin
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md hiss and roar around;
"Aud the very winds that blow
From all the quarters that they know"
proclaim tragedy IN tones OF terror. The
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designed, "wiDd up the charm" WithaI,
he Impressions conveyed, mingled with
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VOYAGES OF A MERCHANT NAVIGATOR
OF THE DAYS THAT ARE PAST Com
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late Richard J. Cleveland. by II. W s.
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Those who would learn the condition of
'ur country immediately after the revolu-
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md startling emblem, over the most distant
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|usy ports is presented. Capt. Cleveland
,oyaged to all parts OF the world Thrilling
tories are told Of hardship aud adventure.
faces and people are curious, are wonder
nj. II Is an interesting fact that the uncle
" Capt Richard j. Cleveland, whose ex-
'eriences form the contents OF this volume,
vas the greatgrandfather OF Grover Cleve-
and, President Of the United States.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCIENCE OF
EDUCATION. BY WM. II PAYNE, A. NJ,
professor OF The science and art of teaching
t. 1.-THE! the Univer;ity Of Michigan. author, OF
York; Harper & Brothers. franklin square.
For sale by Robert Beal.
A great and difficult themeis here treated.
III the knowledge obtained from the au-
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erlvable from ancient observation and ,
bought are here concentrated for the help /
lg of teachers and students OF the present {
nd future Extraordinary benefit will
nrely result from the careful aud cOntem.
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ughly and satisfactorily elucldated.
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