Oeddes, Jr„ Professorof French
in Boston University : It is an excellent pièce of work and well deserves the remarkable success it is having ail over the country.
F. W. Freebom, Master, Boston Latin School : The book must commend itself to those who wish to avail themselves of ail that is best in modem methods of language teaching.
A. de Eougemont, Professer of French, Adelphi Academy, Brooklyn, N. Y. : This work marks an îmmeasurable advance over the existing methods.
136 MODEBN LANGUAGES.
Madame Thérèse.
Par Erckmann-Chatrian. Edited and annotated by Gborgb W. Roilins, Master in the Boston Latin School. 12mo. Cloth. vi + 211 pages. Mailing price, 70 cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
Jj^ADAME THÉRÈSE is the masterpiece of Erckmann- Chatrian, and a masterpiece of French literatm'e. Its clear and simple style, its pnrity of tone, its noble sentiments, its fidelity to history, its absorbing interest, make it especially adapted to young pupils who are reading their first French book.
The aim of the notes is to aid pupils to read the book rapidly, but thoroughly. They are such notes as actual expérience with the book in the class-room has proved to be necessary.
L. Oscar Kulms, Prof, of Romance LanguageSj Wesleyan University, Middletowrit Conn. : I am very much pleased with ail the books of your Modem Language Séries that I hâve
seen, especially the Madame Thérèse, which I use with my first year class. ... I hope you will continue to publish your séries, as the plan meets my hearty approval.
La Famille de Germandre.
Par Greorge Sand. Adapted and annotated by Auousta C. Kimball, Teacher in the Giris' High School, Boston. 12mo. Cloth. x + lOS pages. Mailing price, 56 cents ; for introduction, 50 cents.
rpHE story has been somewhat abridged for the use of schools, that it might not seem too formidable, and to leave room in courses of reading for as much variety as possible.
Quatreuingt'Treize.
Par Victor Hugo. Adapted for use in schools by James Boïbllb, B.A. (Univ. Gall.), Senior French Master in Dulwich Collège, England. Revised for use in American Schools. 12mo. Cloth. viii + 216 pages. Mailing price, 70 cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
TT is unnecessary to make any remarks about this master-piece of French literature, well known the worid over. It is believed that this édition will be f ound in every way excellent.
Mr. Boïelle*8 adaptations of standard French literature for school use are already too well known to need commendation, and ♦his American reprint of one of the best of them will doubtless meet with the hearty approval of teachers who use it.
Andromaque.
Par Racine. (Texte de 1G97.) Edited by Ferdinand Bôcher, Professor of Modem Languages, Harvard University. 12mo. Paper, ii + 75 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
De r Institution des Enfans.
Par Montaigne. (Texte original de 1580.) Edited by Professer F. BÔCHER. l2mo. Paper, iv + 26 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
Le Hfisantrope.
Par Molière. (Texte de 1667.) Edited by Professor F. Bôcher. 12mo. Paper. {ï3 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents; for introduction, 20 cents.
Lee DaTis Lodge, Prof, of the French Language and Literature, Columhian University , Washingtonf D.C: Especially must I commend in the highest terms your plan of publishing the original texts of the
great masterpieces of French literature. This is a great aid to every professor who is striving to inspire his classes with an enthusiasm for advanced philological work and the critical study of literature.
Extraits de la Chanson de Roland,
avec une Introduction Littéraire, des Observations Grammaticales, des Notes, et un Glossaire Complet.
Par Gaston Paris. Membre de l'Institut. Revue et Corrigée par l'Auteur. 12mo. Cloth. xxiv -f 160 pages. Mailing price, 70 cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
L'Avare.
Edited, with Notes and a Complète Vocabulary, bv
Par Molière.
Théodore Henckels, B. es S., Instructor in French in Harvard Ùnîversity. 12mo. Cloth. xxi + 140 pages. Mailing price, 65 cents ; for introduction, 56 cents.
T^HE study of " The Miser " is interesting, not because of the sympathetic aspect of the subject-matter, but rather on account of its intense dramatic points, its bright-colored moving force, its piquant scènes and situations, and an abundance of comic détails. A bibliography of Molière, literary appréciations, a fullness of explanatory notes on the same page with the text, and a very complète vocabulary make this édition most complète and serviceable.
Popular Science. French Prose.
Edited and anDotated by Jules Luquiens, Professer of Modem Languages in Yale Univereity. 12mo. 252 pages. Mailing price, 70 cents; for introduction, 60 cents.
rPHTS volume is not, strictly speaking, a scientific reader ; lis
aim is simply to provide material suitable for imparting the
liabit of careful reading and, in a measure, the vocabulary of
scientific literature. Articles of pure science are valuable, in the
hands of teachers familiar with the technicalities of the subject
treated, but they lay too heavy a burden upon the average in-
structor of modem languages. Thèse sélections hâve therefore
been made from that branch of writing whicli, while drawing
upon facts and scientific data for material, permits the display of
the author's fancy or brightness, and blends instruction with
interest.
A. 0. Gameron, Prof, of French in Yale University : I am using it.
Such use is suffîcient index of appréciation in itself. The scientific sélections are admirable.
La Prise de La Bastille.
Par J. Michelet. Edited and annotated by Jules Luquibns, Professor of Modem Languages in Yale University. 12mo. Paper. 55 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents; for introduction, 20 cents.
'PHIS sélection is condensed from Michelet's f*History of the
French Révolution." It is a brilliant pen-picture illustrating
the great historian's vividness of style and glowing enthusiasm.
sents a brilliant story of a notable event in a very convenient shape.
Chas. F. Kroeh, Professor of German in the Stevens Institute of Technology j Hohoken^ N.J.: The sélections are well chosen and long enough to be interesting.
E. S. Joynes, Department of Modem Languages in Carolina Collège f Columhiay S.C.: It pre-
La Cigale Chez les Fourmis, comedie en un acte.
Par MM. Ernest Legouvé et Eugène Labiche. With English notes by Alphonse N. van Daell, Professor of Modem Languages in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 12mo. Paper. 37 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
rpmS play has, perhaps, no transcendent merit, but it has life.
It is a bright and sparkling little comedy, and not difficult
even for young pupils. It will prove very interesing to its readers.
Oontemporary French Writers.
Edited and annotated by Rosine Mellé, Diplômée de l'Académie de Paris et TUniversité de France. 12mo. xvi + 212 pages. Mailing price, 85 cents ; for introduction, 76 cents.
TV/f ANY students of the French language who are f aniiliar with the prose of ordinary writers, or capable of reading their Works, find themselves at sea wheii they open the books of the men who are now directing the thought and shaping the literature of France. This book should be a welcome aid to this class of students. It is the fii-st attempt, so far as we know, to fill the want that has been felt.
The volume contains sélections from the French writei*s of the second part of the nineteenth century, and is acconipanied with literary notices, and historical, geographical, etymological, gTammatical, and explanatory notes.
Morceaux Choisis d'Alphonse Daudet
Edited and annotated by Frank W. Freeborn, Master in the Boston Latin School. 12mo. Cloth. ix + 227 pages. Mailing price, 85 cents ; for introduction, 75 cents.
rpHIS book is issued to supply a more extended course of reading from Daudet than is now published in any one text-book, to fumish a more harmonious and agreeable séries of extracts, and to provide the learner with such explanations of the author's many historical, biographical, and literary allusions as will make the brilliancy of his style better appreciated. A large part of the text has never before been prepared for school use, and yet it is taken from his best known and most characteristic books. In addition, M, Daudet has supplied a new sketch, especially prepared for this work, and has kindly aided the editor by valuable explanations of certain phrases and allusions.
A. P. Montague, Pro/essor of Latin in CoUunhian University, WashingtoUj D.C.: The sélections are in the best taste, and admirable exponents of the author's style ; the notes are scholarly, helpful, and accurate.
L. Oscar Kuhns, Professor of French in Wesleyan University , Middletoionj Conn. : The typogi*aphy and book-work has pleased me very much. . . . Daudet needs no commendation. I hâve been very fond of him, and hope to use your édition.
140 • MODBRN LAKGUAGBS.
A Preparatory German Reader.
With Notes and Vocabulary. Prepared for beginners by C. L. VAN Dasll. 12mo. Cloth. + pages. Mailmg price, ; for introduction,
"VTOST of the material commonly set before beginners in Grerman consists of fairy taies, and sometimes even thèse are translations or adaptations from oiher Isngnages.
It is believed that many teachers will prefer easy and graded prose, telling something of Grermany, its life, its history, and Bome of its illustrions men. Such is the plan of this Reader.
The prose is supplemented with some choice sélections from the simplest and best of those lyric poems which are among the brightest jewels in Germany's literary crown. The editor has sought to interest thus both intellect and feeling in this introduction to Grerman literature.
German and English Sounds.
By C. H. Grandgent, Director of Modem Langoage Instruction in the Boston Public Schools. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth. vi + 42 pages. Mailing price, 55 cents ; for introduction, 50 cents.
/^ONTAINS a detailed account of the sounds that occur in Grerman and English speech, a description of the principal local Tarîations in the pronunciation of both languages, and a séries of diagrams showing the positions of the vocal organs during the formation of the vowels and the more difficult consonants.
Dietegen.
Novelle von Gottf ried Keller. With introduction and notes by Gustav Gruener, Assistant Professor of (îerman in Yale University. 12mo. Cloth. vi + 75 pages. Mailing price, 40 cents; for introduction, 35 cents.
nnHIS story, besides possessing much literary merit, is well
adapted for class-room work because of its powerful plot, its
idiomîitic style, and its extensive vocabulary.
The notes are designed to explain only the more difficult
idiomatic passages and such historical and gênerai références as
occur in the text.
Soll und Haben.
Von Gastay Freytag. Edited and annotated by Ida W. Bultmann, Teacher of Gterman m the Free Academy, Norwicn, Conn. 12mo. Cloth. vi + 220 pages. Mailing price, 70 cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
Q.USTAV FREYTAG is one of the foremost writers of Germany at the présent time, and his Soll und Haben seems an idéal book for the class-room.
Burg Neidech.
Von Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl. With notes and introduction, by Charles BuNDY WiLSON, Professer of Modem Languages and Idterature in the State University of lowa. 12mo. Paper, xix + S6 pages. Mailing price, 35 cents ; for introduction, 30 cents.
"piEHL is deservedly popular ; his writings are remarkably pure in tone and character, and may be nsed in mixed classes. This story is one of his best and most keenly interesting.
The book is eminently suitable for use in the first or second year and is an admirable text for sight reading even at a later stage.
Brigitta.
Von Berthold Auerbacb. With introduction and notes by J. Howard GoRB, Ph.D., Professer of Grerman in the Columbian University. 12mo. Cloth. viii + 115 pages. Mailing price, 55 cents ; for introduction, 50 cents.
rpHIS édition has been prepared with a conviction founded on actual expérience that Brigitta is unparalleled for sight reading or regular work for a less advanced class. Certain descriptive portions of the original text bave been omitted, but nothing in the way of connective matter has been added.
Die Erhebung Europas gegen Napoléon L
Von Heinrich von Sybel. Edited with notes bv A. B. Nichols, Instructor in German in Harvard University. 12mo. Cloth. x -f 126 pages. Mailing price, Q& cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
'PHE immédiate object of the editor has been to supply suitable material for rapid reading in the second or third year ; also to encourage intelligent, rapid reading, rather than a minute study of the text.
