"Independently of the lucidity of the style in which the whole book is written, the selection of the examples alone would recommend it to favour, while the geniality of the criticism upon those examples cannot fail to make them highly appreciated and valued."—Morning Post.
Myers (Ernest).—THE PURITANS. By Ernest Myers. Extra fcap. 8vo. cloth. 2s. 6d.
"It is not too much to call it a really grand poem, stately and dignified, and showing not only a high poetic mind, but also great power over poetic expression."—Literary Churchman.
Myers (F. W. H.)—POEMS. By F. W. H. Myers. Containing "St. Paul," "St. John," and others. Extra fcap. 8vo. 4s. 6d.
"It is rare to find a writer who combines to such an extent the faculty of communicating feelings with the faculty of euphonious expression."—Spectator. "'St. Paul' stands without a rival as the noblest religious poem which has been written in an age which beyond any other has been prolific in this class of poetry. The sublimest conceptions are expressed in language which, for richness, taste, and purity, we have never seen excelled."—John Bull.
Nichol.—HANNIBAL, A HISTORICAL DRAMA. By John Nichol, B.A. Oxon., Regius Professor of English Language and Literature in the University of Glasgow. Extra fcap. 8vo. 7s. 6d.
"The poem combines in no ordinary degree firmness and workmanship. After the lapse of many centuries, an English poet is found paying to the great Carthagenian the worthiest poetical tribute which has as yet, to our knowledge, been afforded to his noble and stainless name."—Saturday Review.
Nine Years Old.—By the Author of "St. Olave's," "When I was a Little Girl," &c. Illustrated by Frölich. Third Edition. Extra fcap. 8vo. cloth gilt. 4s. 6d.
It is believed that this story, by the favourably known author of "St. Olave's," will be found both highly interesting and instructive to the young. The volume contains eight graphic illustrations by Mr. L. Frölich. The Examiner says: "Whether the readers are nine years old, or twice, or seven times as old, they must enjoy this pretty volume."
Noel.—BEATRICE, AND OTHER POEMS. By the Hon. Roden Noel. Fcap. 8vo. 6s.