New-York tribune., 1900-09-30
LITERARY NOTES.

LITERARY NOTES.
a Little Gray Sheep is the title of the new
novel which Mrs Hugh Fraser. the sister of
MI Marion Crawford. is about TO publish It IS
on the Lippincott press.
It is understood that Mr. Marion Crawford is
uncommonly fond Of historical writing, the bent
Of his studies for years past having been in
that direction. His work on Southern Italy is
Just coming from his desk at Sorrento 1t is
reported that the final chapter. dealing with tn,
Aana, Is one Of remarkable interest
The statue Of Balzac. designed by the late NJ
Falgulere, has been completed, and the founda-
tions in the Place du Palais Royal. in Paris, are
now in preparation
The prospectus Of the forthcoming Authentic
Edition" Of Dickens contains this item: If
Mr.. Chapman is 70 be credited, the prototype
Of the immortal Mr Pickwick was a friend Of
his at Richmond 'SeymOUrs SKETCH he writes.
was of a long thin man. The present i'm
mortal one he made from my description Of
friend of mine at Richmond
The autobiography of Abdur Rahman. the
Anneer Of Afghanistan, which is soon 10 be pub
lished, is said 10 be exceedingly frank Even the
troubles and humors Of his domestic life ap-
pear in it II has been translated by one Of
the scholars Of his court who knows English
The English public has at last discovered that
Nj James's Little Tour in France" is not
new book specially written FOR its delectation.
1t has been looking forward 10 the fine
Illustrated edition Of this charming work as
something now heard Of for the first time
a new translation by Allen Hind Of Vasarfs
Lives OF the Painters" is to be published IN
eight OF the dainty little volumes of the Temple
Classics We are glad TO note that Coleridge's
'Blograp phia Lteraria viii also be issued in this
series.
The motive Of Mr. Anthony Hopes next novel.
. Tristan Of Blent,' IS the possible course Z
action Of a man who inis himself Wrongfully
in possession of a title and estate. II is
ceIIent point Of departure
The Lovers Library" IS the title Of new
series OF pretty little 70 De issu5d by Mr., Mr.
great English poets 6snd We hope some minor
oLes) have written about the tender pashln.'
Once in a hie prose volume or one Of moo
ern verse viii be ADDED TO the series.
We are told that ..rishti' in Mr.. KipItngs new
novel, Kim OF the Rishti,' means barracks
II i the story Of a Llama priest and Of his
young disciple, Little Friend Of All the World
The serial publication viii be begun in the
January numbers of "A1cClures Magazine" and
'CasseIs Magazine ana the novel VIII not be
brought out in book form until the autumn Of
next year.
An English critic iaments the too evident fact
that adjectlves are now found 10 be but clumsy
ins ruments-that fair better than il might
be, not so bad and so on are uSuahy taken
as sights in these loose days Of praise singing
superb drama " exquisite beauty and won
derful spiritual depth" are expected by even
the third rate novelist.
II appears that Mr. J. NJ. Barrie's literary
achieve1-ents do not md favor with all his old
toUnsfolk in ''Thruus.' one old woman
SO lost 20 appreciation as 10 call mis- books the
work of an iInpident young srnatcheI' What q
''smatcEeI' may be We know not, but the word
hath evil look.
The Just published book on Mr.. Barrie, in
winch this old woman appears, contains a story
which his admirers VIII prefer TO take with not
che hut many grains Of salt. II IS related that
in hie early days humOrlst a certain
countess sent fOr the novelist in the expectation
that he would enliven her party with his Wit.
But hating 10 he either lionZed OF used as an
instrument Of drawing room amusement he
went with q plan Of action already determined
--n-r II arn.a The casrla hog