Stories and Fairy-Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. A new trans-
lation by II. Oskar Sommer, Ph.D. Illustrated by Arthur J,
Peskin. 2 vols. (George Allen.)—We are not qualified to speak of the translation as regards its fidelity to the original ; but com- paring it with Dr. Dulcken's, the one that we have at hand, we find it decidedly superior. Here are some specimens from "The Ugly Duckling " Generally, we find it more idiomatic and agreeable to read. The collection is considerably larger than Dr. Dulcken's, containing more than a hundred stories, some of them in several parts. The illustrations are a feature that adds greatly to the attractions of the book. Their quaintness makes them eminently suitable. Two editions are published. That on large paper is a remarkably handsome book, and worth the enhanced price, though the other is certainly not high-priced, considering its bulk.
SOISIBIER.
"'Well, how are you getting on ? ' said an old duck, who had come to pay her a visit. This egg takes such long time. It will not break ?'
" 'Re is too big and strange-looking.' Hurry up!' " 'You are rather ugly, but we like you very well! "'
DULCHEN.
" Well, how goes it P ' asked an old duck, who had come to pay her a visit. 'It lasts a long time with that one egg. It will not burst.'
"'It's too large and peculiar.'
" ' Shake yourselves I '
" ' You're BO ugly that I like you!
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