“A handy, compendious life.”—Rapid Review.
“Mr. Calvert, who is an appreciative writer, has condensed his subject-matter, and given it an accurate, concise, and readable form.”—Hampstead Express.
“Not the least interesting part of the volume consists of the illustrations.”—Glasgow Herald.
“There is room at the present moment for this very readable account.”—Dundee Advertiser.
“Can be heartily recommended to all who want to know something of the life of Cervantes.”—Nottingham Express.
“Mr. Calvert is entitled to the gratitude of book lovers for his industrious devotion at one of the greatest literary shrines.”—Birmingham Post.
“More than a biographical account ... the figure of Cervantes receives such a setting as only a man of letters and a scholar could give it.”—Bristol Mercury.
“Most excellent and attractive ... written with fulness of knowledge and refined appreciation of the merits of Spain’s greatest romancer.”—Yorkshire Daily Post.
“No Spaniard could have written it with more conscientiousness and enthusiasm.... All the plates are exquisite, and, as the historical narrative leaves nothing to be desired, the book constitutes a most opportune literary jewel.”—El Defensor (Granada).
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