American essays -- 19th century; Literature -- History and criticism
=Ivan the Fool, and Other Stories.=—By LEO TOLSTOI. Translated direct
from the Russian by Count Norraikow, with illustrations by the celebrated
Russian artist, Gribayédoff. Cloth, 12mo, $1.00.
“The stories in this volume are wonderfully simple and
pure.”—_Detroit Free Press._
“As creations of fancy they take high rank.”—_Boston
Transcript._
“‘Ivan the Fool’ is one of the most interesting and suggestive
of Tolstoi’s fables, and the work of translation is admirably
performed.”—_Chicago Standard._
=Life IS Worth Living, and Other Stories.=—By LEO TOLSTOI. Translated
direct from the Russian by Count Norraikow. This work, unlike some of
his later writings, shows the great writer at his best. The stories,
while entertaining in themselves, are written for a purpose, and contain
abundant food for reflection. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo, $1.00.
=Merry Tales.=—By MARK TWAIN. The opening volume of the new “Fiction,
Fact, and Fancy Series.” Contains some of the author’s favorite sketches,
including his personal reminiscences of the war as given in “The Private
History of a Campaign that Failed.” Cloth, 12mo, 75 cents.
“Very readable and amusing tales they are.”—_New York Sun._
“Thousands will welcome in permanent form these delicious bits
of humor.”—_Boston Traveller._
“These tales are now brought together in an attractive and
convenient volume which all those who enjoy the author’s
inimitable humor will appreciate.”—_Public Opinion._
“Some of these stories are deep with pathos: others bubble over
with humor. All of them are intensely interesting and readable
from the opening sentence to the closing line.”—_New Orleans
States._
Poetry.
=Selected Poems by Walt Whitman.=—Chosen and edited by Arthur Stedman.
Shortly before Mr. Whitman’s death, the old poet for the first time
consented to the publication of a selection from “Leaves of Grass,”
embracing his most popular short poems and representative passages from
his longer lyrical efforts. Arranged for home and school use. With a
portrait of the author. (“Fiction, Fact, and Fancy Series.”) Cloth, 12mo,
75 cents.
“Mr. Stedman’s choice is skilfully made.”—_The Nation._
“The volume represents all that is best in Walt Whitman.”—_San
Francisco Chronicle._
“That in Walt Whitman which is virile and bardic, lyrically
fresh and sweet, or epically grand and elemental, will be
preserved to the edification of young men and maidens, as well
as of maturer folk.”—_Hartford Courant._
“The intention of the editor has been to offer those of
Whitman’s poems which are most truly representative of his
genius. The selections have been well made, and those who have
yet to make acquaintance with this most original of American
poets will have reason to thank the publishers for this little
volume.”—_Boston Transcript._
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