Word: endymion
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Berenson would confine himself to prose, and always write as admirably as in "The Third Category," his work would be appreciated, we assure him. There is here a touch of introspection which is very charming, and the closing bit of brutality is unquestionably powerfully portrayed. Mr. Palmer's "Endymion" is smooth and pleasing. The second and third lines might be improved. An editorial completes the number...
...before a line of the book was written, and he gained the same amount by "No Name." Lord Beaconsfield profited little by his earlier books, but from "Coningsby" downward the gains were considerable, and he must have cleared at least L30,000 by his writings. It is probable that "Endymion" will be remembered as the latest novel for which many thousands have been paid down, as the new practice of issuing cheap editions after the first flush, in order to stop the sale of the second-hand copies which are flung upon the market by the large circulating libraries...
...Walked home with Miss S. Mighty fine girl! Left for Boston by night train. Had rather dull journey. Was squeezed into a seat with a fat woman as far as New Haven. How much pleasanter and nobler life would be if all monstrosities were kept out of sight! Read "Endymion" nearly half through, and think it splendid. So racy and refined! How much nicer it is to read of lords, &c., than the common herd! I hate snobs...
...Found Cambridge dull. Shaved. Went to two recitations; pretty hard work, but am determined to keep up my good resolutions. Jack asked me to go to the opera to-night; but I refused. Studied three-quarters of an hour, and then finished "Endymion." Very touching! Full of great thoughts! I like books that are deep...
...around; the white water of the river, that mirrored the hemlocks hanging in rich tracery over its edge; the densely wooded mountains behind, that rose blue in the thin autumnal haze, - all were consecrated by her presence. She was a perfect Diana, save that she would not have kissed Endymion; but if she had Endymion could never have resisted...