The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-11

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 izations, which leave little room for tho
 individual. But "The Crystal Egg,
 ''The Heir of the Past,' "The Vacan
 Country" etc., have to do, nevertheless
 with individuals of very interesting
 kind
 "The Brushwood Boy" by Rudyart
 Kipling; 119 pages; The Doubleday &
 Mcclure Co.,, New York; $1.50. For sale
 by the F. P Judd Go. The dream-like
 quality of this work by MT. Kipling
 and its almost mystical poetic love sto-
 ry, shows the author in his happiest
 mood. Mir. Lowell has treated this del icate fantasy in the sympathetic way
 that is characteristic of his artistic
 work, contributing in all about forty pictures besides the decorative tite-
 page, the lining pages and the cover.
 Elusive and suggestive as the story is,
 the artist has been admirably success
 ful in portraying It's spirit.
 ''The Romancers," Ges Roman esques), by Edward Rostand; Double day & Mcclure Co.,, New York; 50 cents. This is a translation by Mary Hendee of one of the best earlier plays by the au- l thor of "Cyrano de Bergerac," and is | issued with his sanction. It is a very artistic little comedy the keynote of which may be found in the stage direc- tion that the scene may be laid any where, provided the costumes are pret- | ty."
 | How to Study Shakespeare" by W. l H. Fleming; series H.; 33S pages; Dou- bleday & Mcclure Co.,, New York; s1.00. For sale by the F. P. Judd Co. The success of Mir. Flen1ing's manual has | resulted in a wide spread demand for another volume containing the most im- portant plays not included in the first book. Hamlet" Lear" Romeo and Juliet, Henry "" and "As You Like It. are here analysed and prepared for study in the same suggestive way which gave the authors former work unique value. An interesting feature not contained in any other book on Shakespeare, is the key giving the cor rect pronunciation of names. All of the above publications by Doubleday & Me Cure Co will be sent by the firm post paid to any address on approval. to be paid for if satisfactory, or to be re- turned to the firm if not wanted after examination.
 Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopa- tra" is another in the very successful new series of CasselPs National Library. It has felicitous introduction by Pro- feszor Henry Morley. Cassell & Co.,, New York, issue very meritorious little pocket publications.
 Bruno" by Byrd Spilman Dewey; 16mo.; decorated cloth; 75 cents; Little, Brown & Co.,. Boston. A very charming biography of a pet dog. The story is simple and naturally told by writer who has keen sympathy with animal life. The book is one which will touch deeply readers of all classes, whether lovers of animals or not, and one that will interest young and old. Bruno is more than likely to take his place among living dogs in literature.
 Behind the Veil" 18mo.; decorated cloth; 75 cents; Little, Brown X Co.,. Boston, A story curiously in harmony with the speculative inquiry of the day regarding the nature of life after death. The treatment of the theme is simple, rational and even convincing. Although it's scenery and events are those of which "eye hath not seen' yet the as- Sumptions appeals alike to the readers reason and his intuition. The conver sation between the man who wakens to find that he has passed into the new life | and his friend who meets him is full of | the simple suggestion that all the world | craves The view is taken that the | change is evolutionary, and that no vii ! olent contrast presents itself between 1 the conditions here and those encoun- | tered immediately after death. The | style is very winning, and the book is l likely to meet aswide demand.
 "The Idol of the Blindi by Tom Gall len "Town and Country Library" 12mo., 3S0 pages; price $1.00 and 50 cents. D. Appleton & Co. For sale by T. H. Pease x Son. The many who have read MT. Gallen's first book Tat terley" and his subsequent works will look with interest and pleasurable an- tlcipation for this, his new book. Good as his former books are this Is even bet ter. Although on a more ambitious scale than the others, the writer grasps the situation with ability and covers the field with distinct success, He pre- sents beautiful story we'll told, and his work is characterized by rare delicacy of feeling and felicity of expression Nery charming IS the clllu lle ueplCteu in the opening pages, and the reader Is delighted with the character of the half-pay captain, who was the child's earliest friend. The charm of the story is maintained throughout.
 Little Folks Illustrated Annual" Dana Estes & Co.,, Boston; SS5 pages. This is quite a large collection of sto. ,ies and poems for little people, which will be most eagerly welcomed by all 1f the aforesaid little people who will be fortunate enough to receive copy of f. It makes a delightful book for : Christmas or birthday gift. It is clean, attractive, and the young people will be delighted with it's reading natter and scores of illustrations. All veil regulated homes where there are ,oung folks should have copy.
 very pretty story for the little folks S "A Sweet Little Maid by Amy D. who has already endeared lerself to an army of children by her previous stories, viz. "A Dear Little