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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
18
The passage discusses the charm of naive work over refined craft, noting that some minds prefer the blunders of an ingénue to the art of Bernhardt. It argues that appreciation of the Sienese masters rests on a phase of human nature rather than superior workmanship.
The article surveys Babylonia and Assyria studies, noting that data in the last twenty years extended historical reach beyond earlier limits. It praises Dr. Rogers's Paris focused work for tracing medieval to republican Paris through monuments and social life, with rich illustrations and a useful bibliography.
The article reviews Paris in Its Splendour by E A Reynolds Hall and The History of Babylonia and Assyria by Robert William Rogers. It notes Paris as a reflection of national life and history and lists publication details for both works including format, publishers, page counts, and prices. It highlights the volumes and editions from Eaton & Mains Cincinnati Jennings & Pye and Dame en & Company with binding options and costs.
The essay discusses short story craft versus novels, praising Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler for concise art, contrast with Weatherley and Rachel tale, and witty lines about love and advertising. It notes poems by Fowler, The Greatest Player in the World sketch, and Norman Duncan admiration, ending with praise for the book’s attractive make-up.
A brief survey of Armenian and Syrian life in Manhattan near the Battery, noting clannish neighborhoods and honest traits amid urban cosmopolitanism. It reviews Norman Duncan’s The Soul of the Street about the Syrian quarter, praising Khakil Khayat as a freedom advocate.
The narrative threads a Quasimodo figure named Anthony Dallas through a mist of mid-century music and modern slang. He courts many women while composing, later marries Nan, and suspects Cosmo Granby. The plot peaks as Cosmo lies dead and his killer slashes his face, leaving a bleak, uncanny ending.
A Boston printed notice reviews Uncle Terry a tale of Silas Terry the lighthouse keeper on the Maine coast near Sandgate. It details a foundered ship a surviving child Etelka known as Telly and a legal intrigue involving a Swedish wreck and a fortune tied to the name Peterson.
Albert falls for Telly after an accident and pursues her as her claims are properly presented. A large pot of money is awarded to Telly. The romance concludes with two joyful weddings. The tale is told pleasantly with light dialect and natural Maine coastal flavor.
Lorna Doone remains the author’s most popular work in America with new editions from Harper & Brothers and Rand, McNally & Co. The Rand edition reproduces the original text with half tone illustrations while Harper's includes Doone scenery drawings and a photo portrait of the author.
A Hungarian revolutionary tale The Day of Wrath is praised for vivid scenes strong characters and moral purpose set after 1849 Amid praise it is contrasted with Rizal and noted for its imaginative power The excerpt also reviews Lorna Doone with introductions and illustrations by Blackmore’s romance presented as a classic of Exmoor in two volumes
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