Critic’s Portraits and a New Josephine Biography
A literary review surveys Huneker's vivid portraits in In Praise of Fireworks praising his scenes of Manet and Wagner while critiquing reliance on general ideas. It also reviews Turquin's Empress Josephine biography, noting its readable yet modest portrayal and its distance from idealized legend of Napoleon's companion.
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James Huneker
Charles Scribner's Sone
Batignolles
Avnue de Clichy
Nans Ie Sou
Boulevard Des Hatignolles
Rue Puteaux
Bohemia
Huneker
Manet
Guerpols
Busineas
Villers de Isle Adam
Debainble
Hut
Hunel
Lali
Matthew Arnold
Lie
Yio
Hunker
Walter Pater
Huneker Fang
Moore
Thomas Hardy
Matisse
Wagner
Mathilde Wesendonck
Mr. Huneker
Rembrandt
Hogarth
Arthur B. Davies
Pablo Thaxno
George Moore
Jauthor
Gautier
Maetertinck
Verlaine
See
Ovld
Bergson and James Offer Swift Personal Exchange
Bergson and William James engage in a rapid, nervy dialogue that feels personal yet unsettled. The text moves with lively speculation, offering suggestive insights though it stops short of delivering firm conclusions.
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Bergson
William James
Ferocious Gentleman Sir Roger L’Estrange in Restoration Journalism
A 17th century portrait of Sir Roger L’Estrange as a combative writer and journalist. The analysis notes his busy life intersecting music, the Royal Society, war and politics, and his sharp, venomous prose. The work discusses his style, translations, and the mixed reception by later historians.
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Roger le Batrange
Merry England
Royal Society
Seneca
Cicero
Hoger
J. Milton
Matthew Gritith
Roge
Milton
Salmasiush
Ruillery
Mankit
The Old Colonial System and British Naval Power
Beer's two volume study outlines the establishment of the British colonial system from its dawn to the Seven Years War. It argues protectionist navigation acts and shipbuilding policy fueled imperial commerce and naval supremacy, shaping transatlantic trade and Britain's global preeminence.
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George Louis Heer
Macmillan Company
Beer
Wito
North American
Great Britain
Enstand
Liam
Nwt
England
West Shipbuilding
Fei Gn
Royal Navy
Richard II
United States
Mr. Kteer
Romance and history of early English journals and printers
The piece outlines a sober historical plan to present early journals in a picturesque light. It notes Cavalier days Puritan divines old printing houses and stationers the Kye House plot and the careers of journals like Mercurius Auticus and Mercurius Britannicus. It calls political intrigue of the period a romance to students of Old England.
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Kye House
Mercurius Auticus
Mercuriia Britannicus
Curius Politicus
Sonnenthal biography from daughter collects actor's letters
Mr Beer praises the public benefit of Sonnenthal research and writings. The Austrian actor Adolf von Sonnenthal’s daughter publishes his correspondence in two volumes from Deutsche Verlags Anstalt, revealing his Vienna Burg Theatre career and private life. Born 1834 in Budapest to Jewish parents, Sonnenthal left a tailor's shop for the stage at Temesvar, joined Koenigsberg engagement, then was found by Heinrich Laube and hired by the Hofburg, where he served the rest of his career, ennobled in 1882, and died four years ago.
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Lois
Masta
Richard Waxner
Jupiter
Wagner
Sie
Empress Jorephine
Epi
Toranin
Joseix
Eugene
Augustin
Mavaria
Iness
Josephine
M. Turquan
Lalone
Corstea
Meesiey
France
Lyons
Italy
Huss
Malmaison
Josephs
Ine
Hortense
Alexander
Napoleon
Elba
Fautty
Adolf von Sonnenthal
Deutsche Verlags Anstalt
Vienna Burg
Sondenthal
Tors
Sonnenthal
Budapest
Temesvar
Koenigsberg
Prussia
Heinrich Lau
Williamson 4 Wei Puinpfacturers
Evers Sty
California
Carmen
Nick H Miltiard
Aimpen
Fiction for Summer Reading 8 4 The Novels Trites
A critical review surveys American author David F Trites and his novel Barbara Gwynne, noting uneven realism and impressionism, with focus on character flaws and reader-dominated causation. It also discusses The Port of Adventure by N A Williamson, praising setting and romantic accents, while critiquing melodramatic elements and plot devices.
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Trites
Baksland
Stopeirl
Barbara Gwynne
John Cave
Schoos
Hutle
Triton
Jean Cave
The Street of Modern New York Atmosphere Novel
A review of a metropolitan novel by Owed Tahnesa titled The Street of Modern New York Atmosphere. The narrative follows Wall Street finance, fashion, and cosmopolitan life with a dramatic emerald theft involving Rita Kildall and Teddy Roocher amid Fifth Avenue clubs and Bohemian supper parties.
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Owed Tahnesa
Wenzel
Frederick A. Stokes
Stover
Yate
New York
Wall Street
William J. Barnsign
Fifth Avenue
Wengell
Te Kupbir
Semie Nadie
John Stade
Klidatr
Slade
Tam
Tahia Motte
Rita Kildall
Teddy Roocher
Books and Authors Current Talk of Things to Come
Henry Holt plans a winter Paris novel translation titled The Unation and Renda's work on Napoleon's last days. Anne Wy French will publish Verita’s Reminiscences by J. B. Gilder. J. Morgan pieces feature. Phiz illustrated works draw praise. Dickens notes recalled in forthcoming Phil and the Early Victorians. Robertson Nicoll questions modern novelists and debates Barrie versus Thackeray for distinction.
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Henry Holt & Co
Paris
Renda
Ana
Anne Wy French
J. Plena Morgan
J.B. Gilder
Harpes
Sebastian
Biscay
France
Spain
Phiz
K. Browny
Charles Dickens
Pipchin
Paul Dombey
Sis
Dickens
Phil
Robertson Nicoll
Vetera
Clarissa
Barrie
Mr. Thackeray
J. M. Barrie
Books Received With Mixed Titles and Authors
A cluttered list notes various books and authors including An Unknown Lover by George fie Horne Vaaer, Woman of the Twilight, The Turning, Peggy and the Rain, Sylvia, Mel Pratts Patients, The Day Before Yesterday, In Another Time, and other illustrated works. The fragmentary catalog mentions publishers, illustrations, and formats without coherent ordering.
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George Fie
Horne
Vidater
Tee Bobbe Merritt
ML van Fast
Ifr Peat
sMarvee
James
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