“A story of the prairies, written from the memories of over half a century lived in Illinois. The author has endeavored to present his views of the position and influence of Illinois among the states, to give an estimate of events, and of those Illinoisans who were conspicuous actors in them, from 1850, the year in which the Fugitive-slave law was enacted, to the opening of the Civil war.”—Bookm.
“Is a pleasant combination of history, biography, and romance.”
| + | Critic. 46: 564. Je. ‘05. 80w. |
“The story is not sufficiently interesting to have any advantage over the ordinary historical form.”
| — | Ind. 58: 844. Ap. 13, ‘05. 160w. |
Carroll, John S. Exiles of eternity: an exposition of Dante’s Inferno. [*]$3. Gorham.
“‘Exiles of eternity’ is an exposition canto by canto, in a simple, popular, yet thoroughly literary style, reaching the aim of bringing before the reader, who may or not be acquainted with the Italian language, the general scope of Dante’s ethical teaching as studied from a broad Anglican point of view, not uncolored by an intense poetical appreciation. This exposition is preceded by a brief sketch of the poet.” (N. Y. Times). The book makes no attempt at special research from original sources, hence there are reproduced several errors of earlier commentators. The author states, however, that his purpose is rather to present his subject in its “broad outlines” than to go into those “mere niceties, ingenuities and intricacies of interpretation” which too often lead Dante scholars astray.
“Characterized by broad general reading among English and American commentators rather than by special research. An English reader who wishes to make the acquaintance of the ‘Inferno’ through a broad and pleasant way with Dante’s ethical rules of action brought strictly up to date, cannot do better than to read Mr. Carroll’s book.”
| + | N. Y. Times. 10: 38. Ja. 21, ‘05. 310w. |
Carryl, Guy Wetmore. The garden of years, and other poems. [**]$1.50. Putnam.