New-York tribune., 1910-07-23
FRENCH GAYETY.
A Sheaf of Summer Books Pop
ular in Paris.

EdrlS, July ID.
Among the books of light summer
reading that have appeared this week
a prominent place is taken by LIE
Chemin de Sa ble," a novel. by Jacques
de Gachons, issued by Plon-N -Nourrit It
presents in an amusing way the efforts
Of a young married couple who have
suddenly lost their fortune to make
their way in the world and Climb the
narrow byways over the hill. beset with
thorns, briars. sharp stones, vipers and
wildcats" The hero is employed by two
of the worst kind of Partisan news
papers. the Tout "a Tout" and the
"Apres- Demain.' The seamy side Of
bohemian Journalism in Paris is set
forth in glowing but exaggerated colors.
lie Petit Roi,' a novel by Andre Lich-
tenberger, published by Plon-Nourrit, is
a subtle analysis of twentieth century
youths. 1t is the story of a juvenile
King of Pannonia-of Portugal, perhaps
who through dynastic devotion be-
comes a martyr to the protocol and the
plaything of ambitious rivals. Every
one about him is false except his old
nurse his favorite collie, an aged blind
lady. a pet cat and a young California
girl whom he met at Cannes and with
whom he has Irritation. The subject
of the marriages of American girls with
European princes is playfully and iron
ically dealt with.
'Arenes Sanglantes" the admira BILE
Spanish novel by Blasco Ibanez, trans
lated into French by G. Herelle and
brought out by Calmann-Levy, brings
the reader into the midst of buf1fighters,
their families and the picturesque ele-
ments of the national pastime. A really
good bullf1ght in spite Of many of its
cruel repulsive features. retains its fas-
cination for almost all who have seen
it under favorable auspices. The novel.
which is remarkably well translated, has
the true flavor of Spain. 1t is enhanced
by delicate thread of romance, at once
sentimental and realistic. lie Prince
des Cravates' is the title Of a collection
of exceedingly light and fanciful stories.
The hero of one of these is a young
Partisan dandy. whose foremost title to
distinction is the exquisite taste with
which he selects his neckties. The
stories are written by Lucien- Alphonse
Daudet and are brimful of fiippant anec-
dotes and trivial smart society episodes
Perhaps the best short story of the lot is
Mile. Brisacier," a family Balzackian
evocation of an old maiden lady of ex-
celient family. who is forced to earn her
living by giving piano lessons. This
sheaf of short stories, issued by Flam-
marion, is the first literary output of the
son of the author of "Evangeliste" and
"Sapho"
M. Paul Sebillot's "Joyeuses Histories
de Bretagne,' published by Fasqueile
shows Breton folklore in new and more
mirthfuI aspect. The tales are replete
with gayety. fun and humor. They come
as an agreeable surprise to most Ameri-
cans. who have been taught to regard
Brittany as a land in every way as
sombre and rugged as it's scenery NJ.
Galipaux, the inimitable Partisan come
dian. whose impersonation of the black
bird" in Rostand's "Chantecler" was
feature of the theatrical season. has
written a book of short, somewhat risky,
but amusing tales, brought out by FIam-
marion. They are intended to divert
tourists while on their way to seaside
resorts. NJ. Galipaux's book. entitled
PLUS que jamais des Galipettes," will
probably succeed in doing So