“It is one of the great excellencies of this romance, this lofty song of the genius of the Greeks, that it is composed with perfect artistic symmetry in the treatment of the different parts, and from the first word to the last is thoroughly harmonious in tone and coloring. Therefore, in ‘Aspasia,’ we are given a book, which could only proceed from the union of an artistic nature and a thoughtful mind—a book that does not depict fiery passions in dramatic conflict, but with dignified composure, leads the conflict therein described to the final catastrophe.”—Allgemeine Zeitung. (Augsburg).
William S. Gottsberger, Publisher, New York.
ELIZABETH; or the Exiles of Siberia.—From the French of Mme. Sophie Cottin, one vol. Paper, 25 cents. Cloth, 50 cents.
“A new edition of the English translation of that famous old story ‘Elizabeth; or the Exiles of Siberia,’ which used to be the standard French reader in private schools, where many a tender-hearted school-girl cried not only over the hard task of rendering the difficult French phrases into her own tongue, but also over the misfortunes of this generous-souled heroine. There are few French tales so full of deep pure feeling as this, by Mme. Sophie Cottin (born 1773, died 1807), and although it seems almost too well known to create a fresh sensation, it will always be one of the few books that mothers can safely place into the hands of their young daughters, knowing at the time that the perusal of them will not only amuse but waken tender and generous feelings in the young heart, that perhaps needed a story like this to make them spring into life.”—Albany Times.
ELIANE.—A Novel, by Mme. Augustus Craven, from the French by Lady Georgiana Fullerton, in one vol. Paper, 50 cents. Cloth, 90 cents.
“It is not only pure, but is, we believe, a trustworthy description of the dignified French life of which it is a picture. ‘Eliane’ is one of the very best novels we have read for one or two seasons past”—The American Literary Churchman, Baltimore.
“‘Eliane’ is interesting not only because it is such a record of the best kind of French life and manners as could only have been written by a person thoroughly at home in the subject, but also because of the delicate drawing of character which it contains.”—London Sat. Review.