4 NOVEMBER 1893, Page 10

CURRENT LITERATURE.

A Daughter of Rome. From the German cf Louisa Pichler. (Digby and Long.)—This " Romance of the Fatherland" tolls the story of the Emperor, mingled with various romantic additions, in which persons, real or imaginary, are concerned. The scene is laid, for the most part, in Rome. The " daughter of Rome" is Stephanie, widow of Crescentius, whom Otho loves ; and there is another daughter, of lees conspicuous position, who loves the Count Walter, one of the Emperor's bravest and most faithful companions. The story has more than average merit, and the translation seems to do it justice.