The most distinguished of the writers who adhere to the vernacular in prose is John Psichari, professor of the Ecole des Hautes Etudes in Paris. He is the recognized leader of the vulgarists. Among the best known of his works are [Greek: To taxeidi mou], a narrative of a journey in Greek lands, [Greek: Toneiro tou Giannire], [Greek: He Zoulea], and [Greek: ho Magos]. The tales of Karkavitzas and Ephthaliotis are also in the vernacular. Among the younger of M. Psichari's followers is M. Palli, who has recently published a translation of the _Iliad_. Owing to the limited resources of the popular language, the writers of this school are sometimes compelled to employ strange and little-known words borrowed from the various dialects. The vernacular has never been adopted by writers on scientific subjects, owing to its inherent unsuitability and the incongruity arising from the introduction of technical terms derived from the ancient language. Notwithstanding the zeal of its adherents, it seems unlikely to maintain its place in literature outside the domain of poetry; nor can any other result be expected, unless its advocates succeed in reforming the system of public instruction in Greece. Periodicals and Journals. Many periodicals are published at Athens, among which may be mentioned the _Athena_, edited by Constantine Kontos, the _Ethnike Agoge_, a continuation of the old _Hestia_, the _Harmonia_ and the [Greek: Diaplasis ton paidon], an educational review. The Parnassos, the Archaeological Society and other learned bodies issue annual or quarterly reports. The Greek journals are both numerous and widely read. They contain much clever writing, which is often marred by inaccuracy and a deficient sense of responsibility. Their tendency to exaggerated patriotic sentiment sometimes borders on the ludicrous. For many years the Nea _Hemera_ of Trieste exerted a considerable influence over the Greek world, owing to the able political reviews of its editor, Anastasios Byzantios (d. 1898), a publicist of remarkable insight and judgment.