which, with the help of numerous foot-notes and an explanatory argument, he will be able to understand and enjoy, even with only a moderate knowledge of the language; at the same time, it is hoped the selections will not be found unworthy of more advanced scholars, of the most refined taste. The book is particularly intended for Schools, and, by the variety of matter, is expected to answer all the requirements of a classbook. The student, after having been duly prepared by its perusal, may indulge his particular taste; as he will be ready to read with profit any of the poetical productions of French authors. The last pages of the volume contain the drama of Esther, by Racine. The poet has introduced in it all the beauties of the sacred writingsthe elevation and the majesty of the prophets. In the chorusses, particularly, he seems almost inspired; and it is not possible to find in the French language strains more truly lyric, more harmonious and diversified, more musical and magical in their effect.* * The piece was several times performed by the pupils of the celebrated establishment of St. Cyr-the long robes worn by the Persians and the Jews obviating the difficulty which otherwise would have been felt by young ladies performing in the masculine character. TABLE. Le Chasseur des Alpes Le Meunier Sans-Souci Madame Deshoulierès à ses enfans Le Renard qui prêche La Laitière et le Pot au Lait.. Les petits Orphelins Stances à ma fille Les Hirondelles Les Catacombes. Le Roi Alphonse La Violette.. Le Travail.. Bon Mot de Caton La pauvre Fille . Les animaux malades de la peste Les Juifs dans la captivité A Paraphrase of the Lord's Prayer Les deux Charrues Le Chien du Louvre La Fleur.. La Mort d'Hippolyte. La feuille flétrie.. Stances à un père sur la mort de sa fille.. Malherbe 49 POÉSIES DIVERSES. LE CHASSEUR DES ALPES. The mother, distressed at her son's passion for hunting, represents to him its dangers, and relates the death of his father while engaged in the chase; but in vain. One morning she is found dead at the foot of the rock where she usually waited for him; and ever after, when thoughtlessly exposing himself to danger, a phantom is said to appear to him and exclaim, "Go no farther!" "QUE j'abhorre, mon fils, tes projets intrépides! Les routes de ces monts ne te sont pas connues! Reste, reste, mon fils; reste auprès de ta mère ! L'impétueux chasseur méprise ses alarmes; Pour le suivre long-temps de ses yeux pleins de larmes 1 In its rapid bounds. 2 bring death. Allusion is made to the descent of masses of snow and ice, or avalanches. B Le jour tombe.... elle crie, inquiète, éperdue: On compte que depuis, au bord du précipice, s'offrir. EDOUARD D'ANGLEMONT. LA JEUNE AVEUGLE. A blind girl asks her sister to lead her to the heath to play with her companions. As she once enjoyed the blessing of sight, she feels more acutely being deprived of the pleasure of beholding the beauties of nature, and therefore values the more the possession of an affectionate sister. A cet âge heureux de la vie Où tout séduit et parait beau, Mes 4 yeux sont couverts d'un bandeau ; La lumière, helas! m'est ravie! Ma bonne sœur, guide mes pas tremblants; Qui chantent le printemps. Ah! qu'il est doux de 6 voir éclore Ou de voir briller les couleurs 1 Day-break. 4 with a bandage. with which the brilliant morning |