Belles Lettres.
The Letters of Horace Walpole.
Selected and Edited, with Introduction and Notes, by Charles Duke Yonge, M.A. Portraits and Illustrations. Limited Edition of 750 copies in Two Vols., medium 8vo., cloth, 32s.
The present selection comprises the more valuable portion of the famous letters to Thomas Gray the poet, Sir Horace Mann, and George Montagu, and is designed chiefly for those who, while lacking leisure to attack the bulk of the correspondence, may welcome the opportunity of becoming acquainted with "certainly the best letter-writer in the English language" (vide Sir Walter Scott).
The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare.
By J. J. Jusserand, Author of "English Wayfaring Life." Illustrated. Demy 8vo., cloth. The work is divided into six chapters:—I. Before Shakespeare; II. Lyly and his Euphues; III. The School of Lyly; IV. Sir Philip Sydney and the Pastoral romance; V. Thomas Nash and the picturesque romance; VI. After Shakespeare.
Light and Shadow: A Novel.
By Edward Garnett, Author of "The Paradox Club." Crown 8vo., cloth, 6s.
In Thoughtland and in Dreamland.
By Elsa d'Esterre-Keeling, Author of "Three Sisters," "Bib and Tucker," &c. Square imperial 16mo., cloth, 6s.; Presentation Edition (uniform with the above), in Box, 7s. 6d.
English Wayfaring Life in the Middle Ages (XIVth Century).
By J. J. Jusserand. Translated from the French by Lucy A. Toulmin Smith. Illustrated. Second Edition. Demy 8vo., cloth, 12s.
"This is an extremely fascinating book, and it is surprising that several years should have elapsed before it was brought out in an English dress. However, we have lost nothing by waiting."—Times.
Old Chelsea. A Summer-Day's Stroll.
By Dr. Benjamin Ellis Martin. Illustrated by Joseph Pennell. Second Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
"Dr. Martin has produced an interesting account of old Chelsea, and he has been well seconded by his coadjutor."—Athenæum.
The Twilight of the Gods.
By Richard Garnett, LL.D. Crown 8vo., cloth, 6s.
"If imagination and style constitute the true elixir of literary life, Dr. Garnett's 'Twilight of the Gods' should live."—British Weekly.
The Coming of the Friars, And other Mediæval Sketches.
By the Rev. Augustus Jessopp, D.D., Author of "Arcady: For Better, For Worse," &c. Third Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
Contents.—I. The Coming of the Friars.—II. Village Life in Norfolk Six Hundred Years ago.—III. Daily Life in a Mediæval Monastery.—IV. and V. The Black Death in East Anglia.—VI. The Building-up of a University.—VII. The Prophet of Walnut-tree Walk.
Arcady: For Better, For Worse.
By Augustus Jessopp, D.D., Author of "One Generation of a Norfolk House." Portrait. Popular Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
"A volume which is, to our minds, one of the most delightful ever published in English."—Spectator.
The Romance of a Shop.
By the late Amy Levy, Author of "Reuben Sachs," "A London Plane Tree, and Other Poems," &c. Crown 8vo., cloth, 6s.
"Miss Levy's story is bright and fresh; there is a dash of originality in the idea, and plenty of spirit in its execution,"—Athenæum.
The Paradox Club.
By Edward Garnett. With Portrait of Nina Lindon. Second Edition. Crown 8vo., limp cloth, 3s. 6d.
"Mr. Garnett's dialogue is often quite as good as his description, and in description he is singularly happy. The mystery of London streets by night is powerfully suggested, and the realistic force of his night-pieces is enhanced by the vague and Schumann-like sentiment that pervades them."—Saturday Review.
Euphorion:
Studies of the Antique and the Mediæval in the Renaissance. By Vernon Lee. Cheap Edition, in one volume. Demy 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
"It is the fruit, as every page testifies, of singularly wide reading and independent thought, and the style combines with much picturesqueness a certain largeness of volume, that reminds us more of our earlier writers than those of our own time."—Contemporary Review.
Studies of the Eighteenth Century in Italy.
By Vernon Lee. Demy 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
"These studies show a wide range of knowledge of the subject, precise investigation, abundant power of illustration, and hearty enthusiasm.... The style of writing is cultivated, neatly adjusted, and markedly clever."—Saturday Review.
Belcaro:
Being Essays on Sundry Æsthetical Questions. By Vernon Lee. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.
"This way of conveying ideas is very fascinating, and has an effect of creating activity in the reader's mind which no other mode can equal. From first to last there is a continuous and delightful stimulation of thought."—Academy.
Juvenilia:
A Second Series of Essays on Sundry Æsthetical Questions. By Vernon Lee. Two vols. Small crown 8vo., cloth, 12s.
"To discuss it properly would require more space than a single number of 'The Academy' could afford."—Academy.
"Est agréable à lire et fait penser."—Revue des deux Mondes.
Baldwin:
Dialogues on Views and Aspirations. By Vernon Lee. Demy 8vo., cloth, 12s.
"The dialogues are written with ... an intellectual courage which shrinks from no logical conclusion."—Scotsman.
Ottilie:
An Eighteenth Century Idyl. By Vernon Lee. Square 8vo., cloth extra, 3s. 6d.
"A graceful little sketch.... Drawn with full insight into the period described."—Spectator.
Introductory Studies in Greek Art.
Delivered in the British Museum by Jane E. Harrison. With Illustrations. Square imperial 16mo., 7s. 6d.
"The best work of its kind in English."—Oxford Magazine.
The Fleet:
Its River, Prison and Marriages. By John Ashton, Author of "Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne," &c. With 70 Drawings by the Author from Original Pictures. Second and Cheaper Edition, cloth, 7s. 6d.
Romances of Chivalry:
Told and Illustrated in Fac-simile by John Ashton. Forty-six Illustrations. New and Cheaper edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 7s, 6d.
"The result (of the reproduction of the wood blocks) is as creditable to his artistic, as the text is to his literary, ability."—Guardian.
The Dawn of the Nineteenth Century in England:
A Social Sketch of the Times. By John Ashton. Cheaper Edition, in one vol. Illustrated. Large crown 8vo., 10s. 6d.
"The book is one continued source of pleasure and interest, and opens up a wide field for speculation and comment, and many of us will look upon it as an important contribution to contemporary history, not easily available to others than close students."—Antiquary.
Legends and Popular Tales of the Basque People.
By Mariana Monteiro. With Illustrations by Harold Copping. Popular Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, 6s.
"In every respect this comely volume is a notable addition to the shelf devoted to folk-lore ... and the pictures in photogravure nobly interpret the text."—Critic.
Heroic Tales.
Retold from Firdusi the Persian. By Helen Zimmern. With Etchings by L. Alma Tadema. Popular Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth extra, 5s.
"Charming from beginning to end.... Miss Zimmern deserves all credit for her courage in attempting the task, and for her marvellous success in carrying it out."—Saturday Review.
Pilgrim Sorrow.
By Carmen Sylva (The Queen of Roumania). Translated by Helen Zimmern. Portrait-etching by Lalauze. Square crown 8vo., cloth extra, 5s.
"A strain of sadness runs through the delicate thought and fancy of the Queen of Roumania. Her popularity as an author is already great in Germany, and this little work will win her a place in many English hearts."—Standard.
Chopin, and Other Musical Essays.
By Henry T. Finck, Author of "Romantic Love and Personal Beauty." Crown 8vo., cloth, 6s.
"There are six essays in this compact and well-printed volume. They are all written with great thoroughness, and the interest of each one is admirably sustained throughout."—Freeman's Journal.
The Temple:
Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations. By Mr. George Herbert. New and fourth edition, with Introductory Essay by J. Henry Shorthouse. Small crown, sheep, 5s.
A facsimile reprint of the Original Edition of 1633.
"This charming reprint has a fresh value added to it by the Introductory Essay of the Author of 'John Inglesant.'"—Academy.
Songs, Ballads, and A Garden Play.
By A. Mary F. Robinson, Author of "An Italian Garden." With Frontispiece of Dürer's "Melancolia." Small crown 8vo., half bound, vellum, 5s.
"The romantic ballads have grace, movement, passion and strength."—Spectator.
"Marked by sweetness of melody and truth of colour."—Academy.
Essays towards a Critical Method.
Studies in English Literature. By John M. Robertson. Cr. 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
"His essays are always shrewd and readable. His criticisms on the critics are enjoyable for the irony (conscious or unconscious) that is in them; and the book will not fail to please lovers of literature and literary history, and to prove suggestive to the critical."—Scotsman.
The Lazy Minstrel.
By J. Ashby-Sterry, Author of "Boudoir Ballads." Fourth and Popular Edition. Frontispiece by E. A. Abbey. Fcap. 8vo., cloth, 2s. 6d.
"One of the lightest and brightest writers of vers de société."—St. James's Gazette.
Caroline Schlegel, and Her Friends.
By Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick. With Steel Portrait. Crown 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
"This is a singularly brilliant, delicate and fascinating sketch—one of the most skilful pieces of literary workmanship we have seen for a long time.... Mrs. Sidgwick is a writer of very unusual equipment, power and promise."—British Weekly.
Amos Killbright: His Adscititious Adventures.
With other Stories. By Frank R. Stockton. 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
"Mr. Stockton is the quaintest of living humorists."—Academy.