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B. Fitzpatrick, Parochial School, Cambridgeport, Mass.: I know of no other work like it—simple, plain, and practical. By following its instructions, much of the time spent in learning how to do will be spent in doing, and the knowledge gained by doing is the knowledge that sticks. L. B. Lee, Principal of High School, Decatur, Ill. I consider your "Studies in English Composition" a very superior work. The material is good and excellently arranged. W. H. Small, Superintendent of Schools, Palmer, Mass.: "Studies in English Composition " is one of the most practical outlines of study ever offered to teachers or pupils. It could have been conceived only by practical and practised teachers. DeQuincey's Essays on Style, Rhetoric, and Language Edited by Professor FRED N. SCOTT, University of Michigan. 12mo, 276 pages. Price, 60 cents. THE 'HE essays selected are those which deal directly with the theory of literature. The appendix contains such passages from DeQuincey's other writings as will be of most assistance to the student. The introduction and notes are intended to re-enforce, not to forestall, research. Principles of Success in Literature By GEORGE HENRY LEWES. Edited with Introduction and Notes by THE object of reprinting this admirable little treatise on lit erature is to make it available for classes in rhetoric and literary criticism. Scarcely any other work will be found so thoroughly sound in principles, and so suggestive and inspiring. The value of the present edition is greatly increased by the excellent introduction by Professor Scott, and by a full index, which adds much to its convenience. Professor O. B. Clarke, Indiana University, Bloomington: Your reprint of Lewes's articles on "The Principles of Success in Literature" puts another sharp and serviceable tool into the hands of the teacher and student of the art of composition. Professor Scott, as well as yourselves, deserves the thanks of all who care for truth and force in working. Spencer's Philosophy of Style AND Wright's Essay on Style Edited by Professor FRED N. SCOTT. 12mo, 92 pages. Price, 45 cents. THE HE plan has been followed of providing a biographical and critical introduction, an index, and a few notes, -the latter designed to provoke discussion or to furnish clews for further investigation. Paragraph-Writing By Professor F. N. SCOTT, University of Michigan, and Professor J. THE HE principles embodied in this work were developed and put in practice by its authors at the University of Michigan several years ago. Its aim is to make the paragraph the basis of a method of composition, and to present all the important facts of rhetoric in their application to it. 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From Milton to Tennyson Masterpieces of English Poetry. Edited by L. DU PONT SYLE, University of California. 12mo, cloth, 480 pages. Price, $1.00. N this work the editor has endeavored to bring together within descriptive, and lyric verse as a student may reasonably be required to read critically for entrance to college. From the nineteen poets represented, only such masterpieces have been selected as are within the range of the understanding and the sympathy of the high school student. Each masterpiece is given complete, except for pedagogical reasons in the cases of Thomson, Cowper, Byron, and Browning. Exigencies of space have compelled the editor reluctantly to omit Scott from this volume. The copyright laws, of course, exclude American poets from the scope of this work. The low price of the book, together with its strong and attractive binding, make it especially desirable for those teachers who read with their classes even a small part of the poems it contains. President D. S. Jordan, Leland Stanford, Jr., University, Cal.: I have received the copy of Mr. Syle's book, "From Milton to Tennyson," and have looked it over with a great deal of interest. It seems to be an excellent work for the purpose. The selections seem well adapted to high school use, and the notes are wisely chosen and well stated. Professor Henry A. Beers, Yale University: The notes are helpful and suggestive. What is more, and what is unusual in text-book annotations, they are interesting and make very good reading; not at all schoolmasterish, but really literary in their taste and discernment of nice points. Professor Elmer E. Wentworth, Vassar College: It is a most attractive book in appearance outward and inward, the selections satisfactory and just, the notes excellent. In schools where less time is given than in ours, no other book known to me, me judice, will be so good. I wish to com mend the notes again. Wm. E. Griffis, Ithaca, N.Y.: The whole work shows independent research as well as refined taste and a repose of judgment that is admirable. The selected pieces are not overburdened with critical notes, while the sugges tions for comparison and criticism, to be made by the student himself, are very valuable. Miss Isabel Graves, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass.: I am pleased with the appearance of the book, and find that the selection of masterpieces gives the desired variety. The notes are fortunately directed against some prejudices, and must prove suggestive. W. E. Sargent, Hebron Academy, Hebron, Me.: The book is a gem — just enough selections, and the very best ones of each author. F. A. Tupper, Principal of High School, Quincy, Mass.: Mr. Syle's “From Milton to Tennyson" is a most admirable book in conception and execution. The selections, both of authors and of poems, evince true poetic feeling and rare taste. The sketches, notes, and bibliography everywhere bear marks of sound and scientific teaching power. The book is adapted not only to schools and colleges, but also to the library and the home. I feel indebted to the editor of this book, and in expressing my approval, I am making only a slight return for the profit derived from the volume. Professor Edward S. Parsons, Colorado College: I find the book extremely valuable for the wisdom of its selections; for its comprehensive, yet carefully chosen bibliography; and for its pointed and entertaining style. The following poets are represented: MILTON, by the L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Lycidas, and a Selection from the Sonnets. Epistle to Congreve, Alexander's Feast, Character of a Good Epistles to Mr. Jervas, to Lord Burlington, and to Augustus. Vanity of Human Wishes. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, and The Bard. Winter Morning's Walk. Cotter's Saturday Night, Tam O'Shanter, and a Selection from the Songs. Ancient Mariner. Isles of Greece and Selections from Childe Harold, Manfred, Eve of St. Agnes, Ode to a Nightingale, Sonnet on Chapman's Euganean Hills, The Cloud, The Skylark, and the Two Laodamia, The Highland Girl, Tintern Abbey, The Cuckoo, Two Ships, the Prologue to the Mari Magno, and The Law- Scholar-Gypsy and the Forsaken Merman. Transcript from Euripides (Balaustion's Adventure). |