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An Introduction to the French Language.
A Practical Grammar with Exercises. By Alphonse N. van Dabll, Professer of Modem Languages in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, formerly Director of Modem Languages in the Boston Public Schools. 12mo. Cloth. xxvii-|-229 pages. Mailing price, $1.10; for introduction, $1.00.
T^HIS is a complète first year book, compact and concise and yet full enough to be accurate and thorough. It is in two Parts : Part I. consists of exercises and refers constantly to Part II. which is a brief French grammar.
The book is truly practical, that is, it is based upon connected language, and it provides référence to a connected statement of grammatical rules. The particular attention of instructors is invited to this feature, not to be found in other books.
The method of the book permits the introduction of conversational exercises at any stage of the course.
The exercises are interesting in theraselves. Besides this, they are French in substance as well as in form.
This introduction can be used with any reader or set of reading books.
The long expérience of the author bas been ably supplemented by the criticisms of eminent scholars and successful teachers.
For the elementary courses in collèges, seminaries, académies, and high schools it is believed to possess peculiar excellences.
Théodore Henckels, Instructor in French in Harvard University : I hâve decided to introduce the work into my beginner's class in Harvard University.
M. Leyi, Instructor in French in the University of Michigan : I shall not hesitate to introduce it at once into my class.
C. H. L. N. Bernard, Instructor in Modem Languages^ Massachusetts Institute of Technology y Boston: I firmly believe it will facilîtate the Work of both students and teachers.
J. Oeddet, 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.
Y, W. Freebom, Master, Boston Latin Schooî : The book must cornmend itself to those who wish to avail themselves of ail that is best in modem methods of language teachinp^.
A. de Bougremont, Professor of Frenchf Adelphi Academy^ Brooklyn, N. Y. : This work marks an immeasurable advance over the ezisting methods.
136 MODERN LANGUAQES.
Madame Thérèse,
Par Erckmann-Chatrian. Edited and annotated by Gbobge W. Roi#- LiNS, 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 literature. Its clear and simple style, its purity 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 Etilms, Prof, of Romance Languages, Wesleyan Universityj MidÀhtowrif Conn, : I am very much pleased with ail the books of your Modem Language Séries that I bave
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 George Sand. Adapted and annotated by Augusta C. Kimball, Teacher in the Girls' High School, Boston. 12mo. Cloth. x + 108 pages. Mailing price, 56 cents ; for introduction, 50 cents.
T^HE 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 Boïellb, B.A. (Univ. Gall.), Senior French Master in Dulwich Collège, England. Revised for use in American Schools. 12mo. Cloth. yiii -|- 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 world over. It is believed that this édition will be found 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.
MODERN LANGUAQES.
Andromaque.
Par Racine. (Texte de 1697.) Edited by Ferdinand Bôcheb, Professor of Modem Langnages, Harvard University. 12mo. Paper, ii + 75 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
De l'Institution des Enfans.
Par Montaigne. (Texte original de 1580.) Edited by Professor F. BÔCHBR. 12mo. Paper, iv -f 26 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
Le Misantrope.
Par Molière. (Texte de 1667.) Edited by Professor F. Bôchbr. 12mo. Paper. 93 pages. Mailing prlce, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
Lee Bayis Lodge, Prof, of the French Language and Literature, Columbian University, Washington, 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 T Institut. Revue et Corrigée par r Auteur. 12mo. Cloth. xxiv -f* 160 pages. Mailing price, 70 cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
L' Au are.
Par Molière. Edited, with Notes and a Complète Vocabularv, bv Thâodorb Henckels, B. es S., Instructor in French in Harvard Universi^. 12mo. Cloth. xxi -f 140 pages. Mailing price, 65 cents ; for introduction, 56 cents.
ri'^IIE 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 annotated by Jules Luquiens, Professor of Modem Languages in Yale University. 12mo. 252 pages. Mailing price, 70 cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
n^HTS volume is not, strictly speaking, a scientific reader ; ils aim is simply to provide material suitable for imparting the habit of cai*eful 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 instructor of modem languages. Thèse sélections hâve therefore been made from that branch of writing which, 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. G. Cameron, Prof, of French in Yale University: I am using it.
Such use is sufSeient index of appréciation in itself. The scientific sélections are admirable.
La Prise de La Bastille.
Chas. F. Kroeh, Professor of German in the . Stevens InstUute of Technology f Hohoken^ N.J. : The sélections are well chosen and long enough to be interesting.
Par J. Michelet. Edited and annotated by Jules Luquiens, Professor of Modem Languages in Yale University. 12mo. Paper. 55 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
rpHIS sélection is condensed from Michelet's "History of the French Révolution." It is a brilliant pen-picture illustrating the great historian's vividness of style and glowing enthusiasm.
£. S. Joynes, Department of Modem. Languages in Carolina Collège^ Columbiaf S.C: It pré-
sents a brilliant story of a notable event in a very convenient shape.
La Cigale Chez les Fourmis, comédie en un ad».
Par MM. Ernest Legouvë et Eugène Labiche. With English notes by Alphonse N. van Dabll, Professor of Modem Languages in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 12mo. Paper. 37 pages. Mailing price, 25 cents ; for introduction, 20 cents.
rPHIS 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.
Gontemporary French W ri ter s.
Edited and annotated bv Rosine Mbllé, Diplômée de l'Académie de Paris et TUniversité de France. 12mo. xvi + 212 pages. Mailing priée, 85 cents ; for introduction, 75 cents.
"lyTANY students of the French language who are familiar with the prose of ordinary writers, or capable of reading their Works, find themselves at sea when 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 first attempt, so far as we know, to fill the want that has been felt.
The volume contains sélections from the French writers of the second part of the nineteenth century, and is accompanied with literary notices, and historical, geographical, etymological, grammatical, and explanatory notes.
Morceaux Choisis d'Alphonse Daudet
Edited and annotated by Frank W. Frbeborn, Master in the Boston Latin School. 12mo. Cloth. tx + 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 pi*epared for this work, and has kindly aided the editor by valuable explanations of certain phrases and allusions.
A. P. Montagne, Profetsor of Latin in Cohimblan Universityt Washington^ D.C.: The sélections are in the best taste, and admirable exponents of the author's style ; the notes are scholarly, helpfui, and accurate.
L. Osoar Knhni, Professor of French in Wealeyun Unlversity^ Middletoiont Conn.: The typography 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 MODERN LANGUAGBS.
A Preparatory German Reader
With Notes and Vocabulary. Prepared for beginners by C. L. YAN Daell. 12mo. Cloth. + pages. Mailing price, ; for introduction,
lyrOST of the material commonly set before beginners in Gernian consists of fairy taies, and sometimes even thèse are translations or adaptations from other languages.
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. Grakdoekt, Director of Modem Language Instruction in the Boston Public Schools. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth. yi -|- 42 pages. Mailing price, 55 cents ; for introduction, 50 cents.
/^ONTAINS a detailed account of the sounds that occur in German and English speech, a description of the principal local variations 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 Gottfried Keller. With introduction and notes by Gustav Gruener, Assistant Professor of German in Yale University. 12mo. Cloth. vi + 75 pages. Mailing price, 40 cents; for introduction, 35 cents.
T^HIS story, besides possessing much literary merit, is well adapted for class-room work because of its powerful plot, its idiomi;tic 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 Gustav Fre3rta^. Edited and annotated by Ida W. Bultmann, Teacher of Grerman m the Free Academy, Norwich, 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 hîs Soll und Haben seems an idéal bock for the class-room.
Burg Neideck.
Von Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl. With notes and introduction, by Charles BuKDT WiLSON, Professor of Modem Languages and Literature in the State University of lowa. 12mo. Paper, xix + 86 pages. Mailing price, 35 cents ; for introduction, 30 cents.
TDIEHL is deservedly popular ; his writings are remarkably pure in tone and character, and may be used in mixed classes. Thîs 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 Auerbach. With introduction and notes by J. Howard GoRB, Ph.D., Professor of German in the Columbian University. 12mo. Cloth. viii + 116 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 hâve been omitted, but nothing in the way of connective matter has been added.
Die Erhebung Europas gegen Napoléon I.
Von Heinrich von Sybel. Edited with notes bv A. B. Nichols, In- Btructor in German in Harvard University. 12mo. Cloth. x -j- 126 pages. Mailing price, 66 cents ; for introduction, 60 cents.
rPHE 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.
INTROD. PRICR.
Becker and Mora : Spanish Idioms $180
Collar-Eysenbach : German Lessons 1.20
Shorter Eysenbach i.oo
Cook: Table of German Préfixes and Suffixes 05
Doriot: Illustrated Beginners* Book in French 80
Beginners* Book. Part II 50
Illustrated Beginners* Book in German 80
Dufour : French Grammar 60
French Reader 80
Grandgent: German and English Sounds 50
Hempl: German Grammar 00
German Orthography and Phonology 00
Knapp: Modem French Readings 80
Modem Spanish Readings 1.50
Modem Spanish Grammar 1.50
Lemly: New System of Spanish Written Accentuation 10
Smith: Gramàtica Prâctica de la Lengua Castellana 60
Spiers: French-English Dictionary 4.50
English- French Dictionary 4.50
Stein : German Exercises 40
Sumichrast : Les Trois Mousquetaires 70
Les Misérables 00
Van Daell: Mémoires du Duc de Saint-Simon 64
International Modem Language Séries.
Bocher: Original Texts.
Le Misantrope (Molière) 20
De L'Institution des Enfans (Montaigne) 20
Andromaque (Racine) 20
Boïelle: Quatrevingt-Treize (Hugo) 60
Freeborn : Morceaux Choisis de Daudet. (Authorized Edition) ... .00
Kimball: La Famille de Germandre (Sand) 50
Luquiens: French Prose: Popular Science 60
French Prose : La Prise de la Bastille (Michelet) 20
French Prose: Travels co
Paris: La Chanson de Roland (Extraits) 60
RoIIins : Madame Thérèse (Erckmann-Chatrian) 60
Van Daell : La Cigale chez les Fourmis (Legouvé et Labiche) 20
Introduction to the French Language i.oo
Bultmann : Soll und Haben (Freytag) 60
Gore: Brigitta (Auerbach) ., ^ 00
Graener : Dietegen (Keller) 35
Nichols : Die Erhebung Europas gegen Napoléon I. (von Sybel) 60
Wilson: Burg Neideck (Riehl) 00
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