Word: authorized
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...cleverly told story. The writer deals with a comparatively hackneyed subject in an interesting way. Although in one or two places he is a trifle unreal, as a whole the story is successful and readable. The consideration of Stevenson's work deals with the striking characteristic of that author,- his vividness of style. As the author says, "Vitality, lyric, treatment of incident, 'epic value of scenes'- these were the qualities Stevenson could best appreciate in other authors, and most sought to introduce into his own writings...
...distinct addition to the publications relating to American colleges, and will be a valuable acquisition for any library. The information it contains is so condensed as to make it especially useful for a handy reference book. It is of especial interest to Harvard men from the fact that the author, editor, and publishers are Harvard graduates...
...Laurence Hutton, Author of "Literary Landmarks of Florence," "Literary Landmarks of Venice, etc. Illustrated. pp. viii., 75. Post 8vo, Cloth, Ornamental...
...Freedom Under the Snow. A Novel. By Maurus Jokai, Author of "Black Diamonds." Translated by Mrs. Waugh. 16mo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.50. In "The Odd Number Series...
Another copy of Richardson's "Clarissa" has been reserved at the Library, and Mrs. Barbauld's life of the author is among the books reserved for English...