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Newspaper

Nonconformist

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 27, 1873

Page

21

Ingenious yet audacious critique of wealth and Jewish stereotypes

The passage reviews James Smith's book, praising its bold ideas on theft, prosperity, and avarice while noting satirical style and provocative views on Jewish character. It commends the author as a good, self denying man seeking a better world, despite contentious phrasing and paradox.

Thackeray Simon James Smith

Joaquin Miller Novel Versus Old Fame In Wild West Poetry

A period critique lauds Joaquin Miller as a fresh American voice and describes his poetry as uniquely Western in spirit. It contrasts Miller with Euro American poets, noting his firsthand North American experience gives life to prairie and Sierra subjects, while praising Songs of the Sunlands and Isles of the Amazons as strong works.

Joaquin Miller Prairies Sierras Far West America Longfellow Whittier Dana Bryant Great Continent Moore East Mr. Tennyson King Arthur The Round Table Mr. Miller Byron West Boston New York Isles of the Amazons Spain New World Amazon

Miller’s Isles of the Amazons Poetic Triumph and Critique

The review lauds Joaquin Miller’s Isles of the Amazons as a vivid, richly described epic with striking scenes and a strong lyrical core. It compares the Spenserian opening poem unfavorably to Miller’s best free verse, notes his lyrical strengths, and offers balanced criticism of rhythm and imagery, including praise for Olive Leaves and the touching Peace poem Hope.

Isles Mr. Miller Miller Delaware Joaquin Miller

The Plays of Sophocles Translation Review

A critic praises Campbell’s translation for fidelity to the Greek, noting its rare balance of accuracy and readability. The work preserves ancient simplicity, avoids modern ornament, and handles difficulties like commatia and choral odes with careful craft. It remains close to the original while maintaining general appeal.

Campbell

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