The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-05
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Crown Prince Olaf OF Norway is to learn
the new universal language. Esperanto,
which will no doubt be taken up by many
Europeans II the children Of the royal
families uclud it among their various
obligatory accomplishments. European ap-
proval Of the language will add to the
interest felt in the campaign of instruction
in Esperanto which the North Amsriean
RevieW is about to enter upon.
An unusual souvenir with dramatic ond
literary associations has been SAINT to Scrib-
ner's from London. When Edmund Ksan
died "a green silk purse was found In his
pocket without a sixpence therein This
purse was presented by bis son Charles to
John Forster, by whom it was givan to
Robert Browning. Browning in turn pre-
sented it to Sir Henry Irving and the purse
with the letter of presentation was sold
at the sale Of Irving's effects and ssnt 60
this country.
Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin spent Thanks
giving at her country home in Hollis. Maine.
Her Birds Christmas Carol. is ona Of the
best selling books by an American aBthor.
having reached its se4th thousand and being
still in demand. particularly at the Christ
mas season. More than a million Of Mira,
Virgins books are now in circulation.
The Baroness Orczy is in private life Mrs.
Montagu Barstow. She il a Hungarian
who never spoke English until she was is
years of age. Soon after going to
England she took up the study Of art, and
IL was at an English art school that she met
her husband. Five or six years ago she
began writing short stories. and she how
gives her whole time to the writing Of
novels and plays.
Miss Marie a Worst is spending the
winter in Egypt, where she will be engaged
In work. She has returned to Europe after
few months visit in America.
The issue Of a second limited edition de
luxe Of Stevenson's works after a lapse Of
only thirteen years since the publication of
the Edinburgh edition is a significant trib-
ute to the popularity Of the author, which
Tn AthenGum attributes to the fortunate
double appeal made by the writer. Ste
venson did two services to the letters OF his
day: he rescued historical romance from
the slough into which it had drifted, and
he restored the vitality of style. II Steven
son had Ion nothing but emphasize the
value of language he would not nave lived
in vain. His triumph is the triumph of an
individuality with a gracious style. On
one side he interested a large public who
like a story; on the other he enjoyed the
admiration Of those who appreciate litsra-
ture.'
Hauptmann's play, "Hannele," win be
published in translation early in the year.
The scsnes are laid in an almshouse In a
village Of southern Germany, where a
child. Hannele, is dying. While she dies
she has o heavenly vision In which Christ
and thea angels appear. h text Of the play
Is: Suffer Little Children to Come Unto
Me-. The translation has been made by
Mr.. Charles Henry Meltzer, whose transla-
ton OF Hauptmann's -Sunken Bell has just
gone into Q new edition the sixth.
Sir Clement R. Markham became con-
vinced early In his life that the period which
Witnessed the change Of dynasties from
Plantagenet TO Tudor had been misrepre-
sented. He has spent many years In study
ing the subject and the outcome Of his
researches Is Richard III, His Life and
Character Reviewed in the Light of Recent
Research" which was published last week
In England. The authors conclusion is that
Richard III has been unjustly accused and
must be acquitted on all the charges brought
against him In the Tudor stories.
The idea Of Pillow Books having been
established one may reasonably look for
ward to the coming Of pillow poets and
slumber authors. The first pillow book
seems to be a bewildering mixture of scraps,
with bits Of Kipling and Belloc, Job and
Montaigne, in which Epictetus faces Shelley
and st. Augustine follows George Eliot.
II would seem as though such a combination
would brighten sleep away but it is supposed
10 be a perfect narcotic and solace for the
victims OF insomnia.
Mrs. Burkfeld's new book, The Cam
bridge Apostles" deals with that brilliant
group OF young men at Cambridge in the
early part of the last century, which in
cluded Tennyson, John Sterling, Arthur
Hallam, Charles Butler, Archbishop Trench
and Lord Houghton. Mrs. Burkfield has
had access TO her fathers papers and has
written an account of the arguments,
opinions and peculiarities OF these men,
which, ia OF course, made up largely OF
quotations and extracts from their letters.
cir. Ranger-Gun and Mr.. Guy Thorne,
who are not separate entities, but one and
the same person, have brought out new
novels. The name of Mr.. Rangsr-Gulrs
is THE Soul Stealers," and it deals with a
gruesome theme. Mr.. Thorne's book bears
the more commonplace title of The Mar
rage OF Helena" and the text is a blend
OF religion and the doings Of the smart
set.
The sensation caused by Prof. BURGESS