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14 THE NEBRASKAN ttctavy (Evumbs. miliar Talks on English Litcral'ui'c," cm bracing the epochs of that literature from the conquest of Brittain to the death of Sk Wal ter Scott. It is not intended as a cyclopedia, but simply to arouse interest in the great names of the buried past. It is very interest ing. Mrs. Richardson, the author, says,"hand books of literature, especially those used in schools, have been too much like graveyards, where a series of stones record the life and death and principal events relating to an author, ending with a few lines from his work as a sort of epitaph. 1 think this method has made the study of literature uninteresting." The author uses constantly the term "our English authors," and impresses upon her Our own Marion Crawford is on American American readers, that it is their language, shores once more, and he will doubtless re- and in k lhey can Justlv tako a Pridc- main during the spring and possibly a great The December number of the Century con tains the first chapter of Wolcott Balcstier's new novel, "Benefits Forgot." The story is very entertaining and of goodly promise. "The Last Voyages of the Admiral of the Ocean Sea," is the title of a new history of Columbus' voyages. The author, Mr. Mac Kee, has presented in clear outline the man and his work, being guided by the personal memoirs of Columbus, and not by the words of critics and maliirners. part of the summer. His first intention was to give but two or three readings while in this country, but if the wishes of the Amer ican public prevail, the two or three readings will be lengthened to thirty or more. Mr. Crawford, as a reader is most "charming and interesting, and if reports lie true his per sonality is doubly attractive and draws many to him. The author of " Gruflenstein" and The Whittier memorial services which were held at Haverhill a few days ago, were attended by a great gathering of men and women distinguished in the literary world. Will Carlelon read an ode composed for the occasion, of which the following are the closing words : Greet him in heaven! Make his reception grand, O, earth-born poets of the father land ! Yoll who Willi lililldiinuK liliillitur i.vi-rv iiiv "Zoroaster" will be ever welcomed by his Sang, and still sing, the funeral dirge of Troy, own people the Americans. Meet one, who earthly passions risen above, Worshipped a God of justice and of love ! "The Influence of the Sea Power upon ); who wi' ''Pics decked the heights of Rome, ., r i 13 i it. . This western poet glorified his home; the Wench Revolution and Empire," by Drink from his placid spirit's gentle rills. Capt. A. L. Malum, V. S. N., is attracting a O, sad-faced exile from fair 1-lorence hills; great deal of attention. It is a naval history You who banl of -'tniity and time, nr c . o i Made even the loss of Paradise sublime, of Europe from 1793-1S12 and nves inter- ,-,. , , f. . , 1 ' 1 Greet hun as friend and peer. CSting accounts of all the navies ol Europe, Thou, prince of Stratford England's flaming star, especially the French navy, and of all the Thou, laurate loved, who lately ' crossed the bar;" battles. "l lis description of the battle of the llT' Coi,conl s". y whose great heart and head, x,., . , , , . ., Philosophy and poetry were wed; Nile, IS for Clearness and Vividness, one of Swan of the Charles, who in progressive calm, the best wi itten naval battles ever described. Gave to the world life's thrilling trumpet psalm; The work is in two volumes and to students A"(1 yo" who are ,he '"St-st and the best, . n , ,1 I 1 . .1 , .,, With intellect us well us goodness blessed, interested in such subjects the volumes will And all who hmnmv toUd nm dny lo be found rich in facts, and the studies so en- With but the hope of heaven to liirht vour wav - w ft tertainly presented as to make the chapters delightful reading. A new book has been issued styled "Fa- Hail him as comrade dear ! And Grunt, oh God, his spirit may extend Through all this eurth, till duys und nights shall end; Our citizen, our poet and our friend The slurry-crowned Whittier I BWFHSH 2E rtwsm yniWHHBiBIIIB