The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-06
LITERARY NOTES.

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Readers Of Dumas novels will be glad to
learn that d'Artagnan was not a myth, as
many scholars have claimed. a document
has just come into the possession OF the
C~aTnavalet Museum which dispels all doubt.
It is a Photograph discharge given by the
CoTnte dArtagnan, as captain or the King 5
MUSketeers, and Is dated Ilb.
That there should be much discussion as
to the originals of characters in Hall
Gaines new novel, The Eternal City," was
to be taken for granted, says an Eastern
paper. The Bookman holds that Bonelli is
a mixture of Crlspi ara Sornino. and that
the scandal between Crispi and his second
wife is referred to in the business between
Dom Roma and Bonelll The original OF
Donna Roma, it is said, died several years
ago.
Reviewers are unanimous in praise of
Mrs. Catherwood's "Lazarre." One Eastern
critic says: THE plot in itself is as inter
esting as any in the whole range of his
torical fiction in the past ten years. while
the literary treatment is such as few living
nOVelists could equal, and the historical col
or has that perfection which would ordi-
narily be expected from one who gained
the admiration and esteem Of Francis Park
man by her other historical novels.
"a Maid of Venice will be the title Of
Mr.. F. Marion Crawford's new novel. The
period Of the story is the end Of the Fiji
teenth century when the Queen OF the Adri-
attic was nearing the time of her greatest
splendor. The romantic episode wit which
the story deals is historically true, being
taken from one OF the old Venetian chrOni-
cles. The action and interest center In the
household of a master glass-blowef, a mem
Der OF one Of the most powerful Venetian
trade corporations which had many rights
and privileges.
The London Mail says: Mrs. Alice Mey-
nell. the poetess. has gone to America on a
lecturing tour. She Will speak IN San Fran
cisco and IN certain colleges OF the United
States. The subject is The Transition Peri
cd in Poetry from the Seventeen to the
Eighteenth Century, American life and
scenery seen through the ENTHUSIASTICALLY
old-world eyes OF the authOress Of The
Rhythm of Life will have a very particular
interest. and ii is interesting TO learn that
Mrs. Meyne1 has arranged TO write a series
of articles on this subject" Mrs. Aieynell Is
better known in this country as a writer OF
| graceful essays than as a poet.
Mr.. w. l.. Alden says, in his London
| letter: II hear that Mr.. Barrie is at present
in very delicate health. lie has never beer
strong, but latterly his symptoms have be-
come more serious. However, literary mer
who are not in robust health live long
Stevenson ought to have died. according tC
the doctors. half a dozen times between
his twentieth year and the actual year OF
his death, but fortunately for the world, he
kept death at bay until he had made his
name famous. Mr. Wells, OF scientific story
fame, has been Ill FOR several years, but he
still writes as well and as unanimously as
ever. / have little fear that Mr.. Barrie's
illness will deprive US OF the pleasure OF
reading new books by him for many years
to come"
The New York Times prints a converse.
ton with Maurice Maeterlinck, in which thl
Belgian poet has this TO say Of Stepher
Phillips's "Paolo and francesca" ooh
yes, have read II; it's taken from my
drama, 'Peleas and Melisande.' ~ number
of critics nave already pointed out the re
semblances. hardly ever go TO the theater
there's so little worth seeing that is eve
! given" ROstand gets no better treatment
"Oh Rostand's reputation is quite manu-
featured. His father, you know. is a ricl
banker; il cost him nearly a million francs
in one way and another before he sue
ceeded. BY this time, however, he Ia.
doubtless got IL all back again. Did yOl
read his ode OF welcome TO Kruger? L Onl,
read a few Of the verses, but they wer
pretty poor, ! assure YOU"