The Author here regards Chatterton as a Poet, not as a “mere resetter and defacer of stolen literary treasures.” Reviewed in this light, he has found much in the old materials capable of being turned to new account: and to these materials research in various directions has enabled him to make some additions.
Yonge (Charlotte M.)—A PARALLEL HISTORY OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND: consisting of Outlines and Dates. By Charlotte M. Yonge, Author of “The Heir of Redclyffe,” “Cameos from English History,” &c. &c. Oblong 410. 3s. 6d.
This tabular history has been drawn up to supply a want felt by many teachers of some means of making their pupils realize what events in the two countries were contemporary. A skeleton narrative has been constructed of the chief transactions in either country, placing a column between for what affected both alike, by which means it is hoped that young people may be assisted in grasping the mutual relation of events.
SECTION II.
POETRY AND BELLES LETTRES.
Allingham.—LAURENCE BLOOMFIELD IN IRELAND or, the New Landlord. By William Allingham. New and Cheaper Issue, with a Preface. Fcap. 8vo. cloth, 4s. 6d.
In the new Preface, the state of Ireland, with special reference to the Church measure, is discussed.