The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-22
RECENT LITERATURE.

This has been pronounced by the French
Academy to be the prize novel of the year. 1t
is a charming story of Russian society, fascinat-
ing in style and plot, and fresh and pure in
tone. The translation, By Mary Neal Sher-
wood, is pronounced an excellent one, and the
book will be read with pleasure by the lovers
of fiction.
ANsELMA; or, IN SPITE OF ALL Chicago:
Rand, AIcNally Il Co.
The leading incidents of this story are taken
from the well known drama entitled andrea"
by Eictorien Sardou, two versions of which are
now upon the American stage. The work is
adapted from the French by A. d. Hall, who
has done his work we'll and given faithful
reproduction of the plot.
THE MATAPAN AFFAIR. Translated from the
French of Fortune au Boisgobey. Chicago:
Rand, N1cNally & Co.
This is another French story, somewhat SEN
sational and highly seasoned but full Of inter-
est. The reader will not be likely to lay it
aside until he has finished it,
LITTLE HEARTsEAsE By Annie L. Wright.
Philadelphia: T. b. Peterson & Brothers. Cloth,
81 paper, 90 cents.
A very bright story of American life. humor-
Gus and pathetic by turns, that cannot fail to
charm the reader. 1t is particularly entertain
ing for young people, and contains nothing
that can offend the most fastidious taste.
A CONVENTIONAL BOHEMIAN. By Edmund
York. For sale by Brentano, Washington, ID. G.
Price Si.25.
The Nation says: "This novel is clever and
entertaining. The authors range of thought,
and perhaps of sympathy, has been limited by
his horizon of observation; but, rs far as the
thought and the sympathy go, they are clear
and warm. In the balance of judgment, the
courage Of opinion the passion and conviction
of some chapters, lies the promise of work of
wider scope and more catholic application"
THE ALIENS. BY Henry +. Herman, author of
Trojan etc. Published by ID. Appleton & Co.,
New York. For sale by, Brentano, Washington,
ID. &. Price Sl.23.
"The Aliens " is a stirring, picturesque ro-
nance, depicting life and character in strong
contrasts, and marked by an affuent and vivid
style. The scene of the story is laid in the
western part OF the State of New York, about
so years ago-the events coming down to the
time Of the Mexican war. The author colors
richly, warmly, and with the dash of an artist;
and his characters grow, and are not manufac-
tured. The prevailing merit of the story is the
vivid sense of reality whicL the writer gives to
scenes and characters.
The Magazines.
The International Staadard-The November
and January numbers of this ably edited mag
aZine are combined in this issue, which makes
it one of unusual value There is a brilliant
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Volume l, "Footfalls of Loyalty" by
Mrs. Mary w. Westcott. Silyerton, Neb., will
shortly appear. 1t is compilation of letters
written by Union soldiers from 1861 to 1865,
and will no doubt bo most interesting work.
twenty-five per cent Of the proceeds of Mrs.
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Grand Army. Any further particulars that
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Magazine Of Americaa H;story.-To the Special
Studies of the Civil War rs presented by the
Magazine of American History, Maj. William
Howard Mills, of this city. contributes to the
April number a (third monograph on Chancel-
lorsvillo, of unusual merit and interest. The
lines of defense of the Confederate army of
Northern Virginia, south of the RappahannOck
River from Bankss Ford to Skinkers Neck
20 miles-and the difficulties of forcing or
turning them are vividly portrayed. The
details Of Hooker's first plan of operations and
reasons for its abandonment and adoption Of
another are given. Delays and disappoint-
ments by reason of frequent and long continued
rains are spoke of The movement of the
Fifth, Eleventh and Twelfth Corps from Fal-
mouth to Kelly's Ford On the RappahannOck,
where that river was crossed; the passage of
the Rapidan at Ely's and Germania Fords, and
undl aTTlNal aG SudHccllOfSVilie are accUT3teiy
described. The Fifth Corps reached Chancel-
lorsville firstand Meade was about to press the
enemy in his front, when Slocum arrived with
the Eleventh and Twelfth, and, assuming, COM
mand withdrew the advanced brgades. Maj.
Mills says Had Gen, Slocum moved for
ward on Thursday afternoon he could easily
have uncovered Banks's Ford and occupied the
hills upon which Lee had neglected to con-
struct redOubts thus enfilading his line. The de-
lay at Charlottesville, from 2 p. m. on the 30th
until nearly noon of May 1, was as fatal to the
campaign as anything that occurred afterward."
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The June number Of the Ladies' Home Jour
nal will contain the opening chapters of new
domestic story, written for its columns by
Harriet Prescott Spofford. Among other arti-
cles this number will contain " The Tea Table,
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NOTES.
The current issue of the X, mote is number
of unusual interest The illustrations COM
prise a double page supplement- depicting the
principal tabeau in Deioess ballet of" Sylvia"
and other appropriate subjects. The regular
departments are replete with timely informa-
tion. Mr.. Frederic Archer reviews "The Mar
rage Of Jeanette" Sylvia" and "The Little
Tycoon" In the Literary Keynotcs Mr.. L.
Delaney PiersOn writes Interestingly about
new books and their authors, the article being
accompanied by IA handsome woodcut
"Choce Humor for Reading aud Recitation
and "Young Folks Speaker" compiled re-
spectively by Charles C. Shoemaker and Mrs
J. w Shoemaker and published by the Ma