The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-17
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.
For The Tribune by Henry Howard Bel
dleman,


dleman.
l. Zangwill, the famous Hebrew novel;
ist and critic, is now sojourning in
America. 1t is not yet decided whether
he will lecture here or not.
In "Slence and Other Stories," Mary +.
Wilkins reveals the same charm that has
endeared her to the hearts of thousands
of admirers of Puritan life and manners.
Kate Douglass Wiggin still retains her
hold upon the affections of her American
aomire1s, as is witnessed by the UNUSUAL
ly large sale of her "Penelope'S Pro-
gress."
Those who appreciate the true literary
genius of Conan Doyle will find much de-
light in reading his first published book
of poems. 1t Is appropriately named
Songs of Action"
Richard Harding Davis and stephen
Crane are hard at work among the sham
bles of Santiago and Porto Rico, and we
may look for some pleasant surprises in
the way Of war stories from these favor
ties at an early date.
Enthusiastic golfers will be pleased to
learn that Mr.. A. b. Frost, the famous
artist, and w. G. Van Sutven will jointly
produce at an early date 1.-The Golfers
Alphabet" hrmol Gus, artistic portrayal
of Americas now favorite sport.
One of the greatest dramatic successes
of the season thus far is the production
of Anthony Hopes new play, ''rhe Ad-
ventures of Lady Ursula" at the Lyccum
in New York. Mr.. Sothern and wife
(Nliss Harned) as usual play the leading
roles, and seem to have lost none Of
their well-earned popularity.
The countless admirers of 1.-The Prisoner
of Zenda" will find an equally pleasant
surprise in "The Pride of JeniniCO," the
joint production of George and Egerton
Castle. To give even a hint of the plot
would spoil the charm and novelty of the
romance, but to assert that 1t will become
Il great favorite is putting it but mildly.
Hall Caine, who arrived in New York
| last week, is preparing to stage 'Thc
Christian" in Washington, ID. &. The
initial performance will occur about Sept
| 2S 1t will make it's first appearance in
New York Oct. 3. If Mr.. Caine makes an
| extended stay in this country he will lee
ture on "The Proposed Anglo American
Alliance"
Since the war has closed and as the va
| cation season approaches its end, a re-
newed activity has developed among
publishers and book dealers. The fall
and holiday announcements are more
promising and elaborate than ever. The
| juvenile field promises to yield an un-
| usual crop of dainty fruit. The new IL
lustrated books will be unusually num-
| erous, sumptuous and elaborate, and the
number of good books by really popular
authors is unusually large,
"The Gad1y' is one of the most talked
| of books of the year. 1t is bright 1t is
| entertaining. 1t is an instructive study
| of life. But the real cause of its uniVer-
| sal popularity is probably the fact that it
| is-a sensation. Mrs. VOyniCh, the au-
| thoress, is q brilliant English-lrish wo-
| man, the wife of u Pole, an escaped exile
and a "dyed-in -the-wool" Nihilist. While
| he and his brilliant wife make their resi-
| dence in England they spend most of
| their time in travel and study. The
story is now being dramatiZed and when
| staged will undoubtedly meet with a
| marked success.
| Nearly all of the well-known authors of
| today, on both sides of the Atlantic, are
| devotees of the ubiquitous bicycle Marion
| Crawford is an enthusiastic and accom-
| plished yachtsman-in fact a profess
| sional. The venerable author of Lorna
| Doone" is an experienced and devoted
| gardener, spending most of his leisure
| hours among his flowers, shrubs and
| fruit trees. James Bryce and Han Caine
| are famous pedestrians and inveterate
| mountain climbers. Stanley Weyman,
the charming portrayer of mediaval
| knights and ladies, is a devoted horse
| man, although not an expert rider An
| drew Lang, the cultured critic, is faith
| full disciple of Isaac Walton, and is said
| to be typical nmrod. Robert Barr,
| whose "In the Midst of Alarms and "A
| Woman Intervenes' have charmed the
multitudes, is now in England and with
| his friend. Bret Harte, is a most ardent
| golfer. Barrie, Crockett, McLaren
| Doyle, Lang and Hope are enthusiastic
| and successful cricketers. George Mere
| dith is confirmed pedestrian, Gang
| Wills most pronounced characteristic is
that of theater first nighter," as Is
also true of the much talked of Corelli
| Thomas Nelson Page and Frank r.
| Stockton are accomplished horsemen
Bangs, Richard Harding Davis, Hopkin-
son Smith and Hobart G. Chattield Tay,
lor are well known golfers. John Oliver
Hobbies (Mrs. Craigie) is an accomplished
musician. F. Hopkinson Smith is a vel
known and popular artist architect and
light house builder. Edmund Clarence
Stedman is a "Wall streeter." Johr
Boroughs is bank examiner.