Balaklava Tale and a Poem That Preceded a Classic
In a 1906 letter George Frederick Munn recalls a C on Balaklava inspiring a boy to write a poem sent to Alfred Tennyson. He suggests the young poet’s verse foreshadowed The Charge of the Light Brigade and includes an 1868 copy he made at Audubon Park.
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The Death Ride and Balaklava Echoes in Poetic Lines
An article reflects on Tennyson and young Jewett comparing The Death Ride to the Balaklava battle of October 25, 1854. It notes timing of news to England, London's December 9 1854 publication, and suggests the Laureate may have heard of the event weeks earlier.
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Jewett
Tennyson Words and Coincidence In Review
The editor notes a possible coincidence with Tennyson’s exact phrasing in a Saturday Review of Books feature in New York. The piece discusses parallels between the poet’s language and current prose.
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Saturday Review OF Books
Later Queens of the French Stage Highlights Sophie Arnould
A review of H Noel Williams’s Later Queens of the French Stage chronicles Sophie Arnould’s debut in 1757 in Les Amours des Dieux and her rapid rise marked by beauty and charm. It notes her abductor romance with Louis Comte de Brancas-Lauraguais, Dorval’s lavish enticements, and Arnould’s scandalous circle among other famed courtesans and ecclesiastical patrons.
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Guimard
Williams
Pantin
Paris
Prince de Soubise
M._de la Borde
M. de Jarente
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Feuilée
Milo
Danseuse
Mule
Raucourt
Mme
Dugason
Mile. Contat
Humbert
Harpers Fenwick's Career by Mrs Ward Offers Harsh Contrast
The novel follows a poor artist and his life-struggle for success set against a bright London society. It contrasts a dark, impressive figure with the gaiety of high society while pursuing recognition for his work. The work aims for a more human, convincing, and intense drama than past novels.
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Guarding a Great City
The former New York Police Commissioner explains the inner workings of the city police system and the issues posed by vice and crime. He highlights how supervision shapes law enforcement and reveals little known aspects of urban life. The New Haven Register credits him with lifting the lid on real conditions that drive vice and restrict its privileges.
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A Modern Slavery Revealed in African Travel Chronicle
Mr Nevinson travels incognito through Africa to uncover a secret slave trade run by the Portuguese. He describes an appalling current chapter in history demanding global redress and action against tyranny.
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Africa
The Spoilers review inspires timeless romance
A spirited narrative and a love story emerge in The Spoilers praised as more than a novel of the hour. The Albany Journal hails it for its wild romance and the universal truth it conveys about men and women since time began.
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