A conscientious and impartial comparison of Miss Wormeley's translations with those of her predecessors and present rivals must leave a conviction that for accuracy, sympathy, discretion, and editorial judgment she stands alone.—New York Tribune.
LIST OF VOLUMES
SCENES FROM PRIVATE LIFE. 6 vols.
Vol. I. Père Goriot; and The Marriage Contract. Vol. II. Two Young Married Women; and Albert Savarus. Vol. III. Fame and Sorrow, and Other Stories. Vol. IV. Modeste Mignon; The Peace of a Home, etc. Vol. V. A Start in Life; Vendetta, etc. Vol. VI. Beatrix; and A Commission in Lunacy.
SCENES FROM PROVINCIAL LIFE. 6 vols.
Vol. VII. Eugénie Grandet; and Pierrette. Vol. VIII. The Two Brothers; and An Old Maid. Vol. IX. Lily of the Valley; and Gallery of Antiquities. Vol. X. Ursula; and The Vicar of Tours. Vol. XI. Lost Illusions; and The Illustrious Gaudissart. Vol. XII. A Great Man of the Provinces in Paris.
SCENES FROM PARISIAN LIFE. 7 vols.
Vol. XIII. Lucien de Rubempré; and The Duchesse de Langeais. Vol. XIV. The Last Incarnation of Vautrin; Ferragus, etc. Vol. XV. Rise and Fall of César Birotteau; Nucingen and Co., Bankers; and Another Study of Woman. Vol. XVI. Bureaucracy; Princesse de Cadignan, etc. Vol. XVII. The Lesser Bourgeoisie. Vol. XVIII. Cousin Bette. Vol. XIX. Cousin Pons.
SCENES FROM MILITARY LIFE. 1 vol.
Vol. XX. The Chouans; and A Passion in the Desert.