The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-11-08
RECENT LITERATURE.

DOCTOR BERNoWirZ. Won Frau Lu;ro-Sehuck-
ing. Published by Laird * Lee. Chicago. Price
IS cents.
A well-wr itten book and with strong scenes,
in which the affections portrayed with
feminine insight and grace. But the essence
Of literary realism is that it shall be true. In
tellectual sincerity lies at the root of the best
modern fiction. Doctor Iernowitz supyoses he
can reform his fatherlaud in tho revolution OF
1913. aud fails. lie comes 10 America. and the
fact that he does not sc the Know Nothing
reaction. then agitatipg, is made measure for
this political system. While teacher of IAN
euages, one of his girl pupils falls in love with
him. aud forces him into duel with her
brother because he prefers his own wife. This
IS The American woman, the produet of the
American social scheme; aud her brother is
equally typical That is not the way in which
the realistic school works. This man is mis-
cradle from first TO last because of an expects-
ton that the enviroDment will be fitted to HIN.
Not word is said of that fatal error. Success
and sorrow arrive together, but there IS no
given reason why DIR. BernOwitz might not
have been both fortunate and happy
THE EMPRESS EUGENE The Secret 81 an
Empire. BY Pierre de Lano Translated from
the French by L. heired Taylor Published by
Dodd Men & CO., New York. Price SIP.
This is a most interesting book, aad one
which has attracted much attention all over the
civilized world, even before it vas translated
into English. it is a cold. critical study OF the
brilliant. beautiful, but cold aud selfish woman
who in her day was the foremost figure in
European society. and had no small influence
upon tho course OF history. Indeed, there IS
little doubt that she was responsible for Napo-
leon Ills luckless adventure in Mexico and
for his still more fatal declaration of war
against Prussia. The author has made a care
full, passionless study of her, aud paints her as
she really was. giving due credit for all her
virtues. and she had many, and not extenuat-
ing her faults. of which she had much more.
1t is an emnently readable book, and brings
out world Of interesting facts
THE CENTURY BOOK FOR YOUNG AMERI-
CANS. The story of the Government, By FL
bridge s. Brooks, author of Historic Boys"
Published by The Century Co., New York. Price.
stout buekram $3.50. For sale by Robert Bsall.
495 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington.
In this book Mr. Brooks takes a party Of
bright boys and girls, who know how to use
their eyes and ears, TO the city of Washington,
and, under the charge of genial and WELL
informed uncle gives the young tourists capt.
tai idea Of the Government. Instead of being
dry and heavy, the book is a new departure. for
1T tells in attractive story form just what every
American boy and girl ought to know about
the Government the functions of the Presi-
dent, the Senate, the House. and the Supreme
Court, the duties of the different Cabinet Off
Gers, and the work of the various Departments;
how State. municipal and town governments
are carried OF, and what are the duties and
responsibilities of an American citizeH. 1t is
bright, breezy, attractive, modern, containing
POT fne illustrations, and American parents
mas.