Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23

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to pr e,s prepaswn as as,cs 1t has been
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poems. and also to give t s.il nama,iye
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English lKratuuree one for all students Of
The Euger> Field Enou
Wilson. New>vorb. NEW by Francis
Sons. Price SIS N"afies Scribner's
Eugene Fields
of his powers waslth in the very nri,e
timely one: still heFrtainly a moss m
establish d secure ed long enough to
and to I'll unique pFary. reputation,
letters. lie was unquee IN American
of genius. and the most 2nably Il man
of MS genius was its versahsking quality
almost ne said of him as JON. 1t might |
Goldsmith he on said of
Left scarcely any style of wr
touched. - I'M |
And touened nothing that he di,
adorn. not |
Most of his active life was passed
the CXactinS duties of editorial work ,pcl
large daily papers. and it is certainly =
monument alike TO his industry and his
facility that he was able to make sncf
contributions to literature as have securef
him conceded place among the best
writer's OF his time. There was in all the
writings of Field an originality of style
depth and tenderness of sentiment y
dellcacy OF humor. that has never been
surpassed by any American writer. II
is difficult to compare his work with that
of anyone else for strong Individuality
places 1t IN a class by itself, and renders
Such comparisons out OF the question II
always seemed as if Field wrote within
sound of a fairy world, and especially is
this true of his writings for children. He
had had strong creative maginatton and
from the mental prospect il afforded him
was always able TO draw material and in
SEPARATION for his literary labors. Lake
many humorsts Yield was long underes-
tima l"d and even now-when all conccde
his great %enius-it is 4 question whether
or not his solid attachments are general
~ recognized. He WIS all his life a do
voted student. His reading covered A
wide range. and his rctentive memory.
made his stores of information always
available in his work. 1t is sympa-
theu' picture that Mr.. Wilson has given
us of this great man. and one that should
have wide sale among the lovers of
good literature in this country. who hold
Mr.. Field in tender remembrance.
Resin. The Beau. a sequel to Melody"
and Marie" by Laura T. Richards. Ros-
ton; Estes K I.auriat publishers; l6 mo-.
price - cents.
The Captain January series of books is;
50 Wei established in popular favor that
any addition TO it is sure to meet with
a cordial reception from the reading pub
lie. The works of Mrs Richards have
been deservedly popular and have at
tanned large sale. In this latest work
she is seen at her best. All will find it
a most charming story, told with vivid
strength and charm. 1t will be of special
interest to the many thousands who have
read the authors exquisite stories Mel
OdY." and Marie" for they will he glad
to learn more Of the picturesque old vio-
linist who figured prominently in the
former story and the charming Marie of
the latter.
The Imported bridegroom and Other
Stories of the New York Ghetto by Abra-
ham Cahan. Cloth price $1.00. Boston:
Houghton. Miffiin and Company.
This volume comprises collection of
five short stories dealing with life among
the Russian Jews OF New York city.
The field is one that certainly has the
meri; Of being unhackneyed by literary
effort and in ii Mr.. Cahan has found the
material for some most charming sto-
ries. His literary style is clear and grace
full, and he has the happy faculty of
drawing his characters with realistic viz
idneSs. He lacks none of those finer
touches which make picture complete.
I "a \ - vel - he is IL