erature, and afforded the author unusual opportunity in the preparation of the essay. In the writing of the essay on "Poetry and History Teaching Falsehood," the author has been motived by a desire to set forth in the clearest light possible the misrepresentation of Catholic truth which obtains in much of the history and poetry of our day. The third essay in the volume, "The Study and Interpretation of Literature," is based by the author upon ideals gained in post-graduate courses pursued in this subject at several of the leading American universities, as well as upon a practical knowledge in the teaching of literature obtained in the High Schools of Ontario. The paper on The Degradation of Scholarship" has never before appeared in print. Let the reader, divested of every predilection and bias, examine it carefully, remembering that the courage to state the truth is a more valuable asset of character than the gift of bestowing false praise, though that praise should secure friends. Toronto, Canada, March, 1909. T. O'H. |