Icelandic CAHEN, MAURICE. Krappe, Alexander H.: Maurice Cahen. Scandinavian Studies, IX, 6 (May), pp. 204-5. Obituary of this French scholar and appreciation of his work in Old Norse. Fornaldersögur Norðlanda. Gould, Chester Nathan: "They who Await the Second Death." Scandinavian Studies, IX, 6 (May), pp. 167-201. Minute study of material in this collection dealing with the "Living Corpse." Hávamál. Jónsson, Finnur: Hávamál. Kjøbenhavn, 1924. Rev. by George T. Flom, JEGP, XXVI, 2 (April), pp. 262–7. “Definitive view of this poem." Gould, Chester Nathan: "Hávamál, Stanza 75." Modern Philology, XXIV, 4 (May), pp. 385-8. Suggests aulðrom > glðrum for lauðrom. Munch, Peter ANDREAS. Norse Mythology, Legends of Gods and Heroes. Revised by Magnus Olsen, transl. by Sigurd B. Hustvedt. New York, American Scandinavian Foundation, 1926. Rev. by G. M. Priest, American Scandinavian Review, XV, 6 (June), p. 370. "No other book in English which contains such clear, reliable information of elements of the subject." Rev. by Joseph Alexis, Scandinavian Studies, IX, 6 (May), pp. 203-4. "Publication a noteworthy event; careful translation.” HAMSUN, KNUT. Norwegian Mysteries. Transl. by Arthur Chater. New York, Knopf, 1927. Rev. by A. W. Porterfield, Saturday Review of Literature, II, 46 (June 11), pp. 896-7. "Hamsun the Norwegian Schnitzler with much more depth and infinitely less finesse; abounds in ingenious humor, delirious irony and subtle bits of wisdom." UNDSET, SIGRID. The Cross. Transl. by Charles Archer. New York, Knopf, 1927. Rev. by Robert Hillyer, New Republic, LI, 653 (June 8), p. 79. "Method devoid of shrillness; must be read patiently; translator has unfortunately poeticized style." Nation, CXXIV, 3232 (June 8), p. 649. "Nothing since War and Peace to compare with Undset's Trilogy; but unlike Tolstoi's novel not done in the grand style." Swedish HEDVALL, YNGVE. "Solid Offerings in the Swedish Book Market." American Scandinavian Review, XV, 5 (May), pp. 298-302. Contains brief notices and characterizations of: Böök, Fredrik: Journey Around the Scandinavian Parnassus. Hellberg, Maurice: Memories of Fröding. Krusenstierna, Agnes von: Tony's Last Years of Apprenticeship. Smirnoff, Karin: Strindberg's First Wife. Smith, Ejnar: Tilleman Kruse. Spong, Berit: I Östergyllen. Stjernstedt, Marika: Miss Liwin. Zetterström, Hasse: Ulf. SÖDERBERG, HJALMAR. A Sketch in Ink; Vox Populi, transl. by Esther Rapp. American Scandinavian Review, XV, 6 (June), pp. 357–9. Koppel. München, 1925. STRINDBERG. Hedén, Erik: Strindberg, Leben und Dichtung. Transl. by Julia Rev. by Roy Temple House, Nation, CXXIV, 3226 (May 4), pp. 508-9. "Hedén has brought to his task an admirably complete and intimate knowledge of his subject's life and his voluminous writings." Jahrbuch 1926 Jahrbuch der Monatshefte für deutsche Sprache und Pädagogik, Milwaukee, 1927. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FREDERICK W. J. HEUSER DCH= DCH= Heath's Modern Language Series HEATH'S MODERN LANGUAGE Words accompanied by images are recalled three times D. C. HEATH AND COMPANY DCH Professor Paul R. Pope's latest book GERMAN READER FOR BEGINNERS is carefully adapted to the needs of the first year student who wishes to vary the monotony of grammar with simple and entertaining supplementary reading. The abundant material is arranged with skill so that selections dealing with interesting facts about modern Germany alternate with delightful stories and anecdotes. Exercises cover the first ten lessons, while verb lists and a vocabulary are also included. A comprehensive Appendix contains lighter material, such as riddles, games and songs with music. Abundant illustrations add to the general attractiveness of the reader. HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY One Park Avenue New York City |