Works published by Henry S. King & Co. POETRY-(continued.) XVIII 23 THE LEGENDS OF ST. PATRICK, AND OTHER POEMS. By AUBREY DE VERE. Crown 8vo. 5s. Mr. De Vere's versification in his earlier poems is characterised by great sweetness and simplicity. He is master of his instrument, and rarely offends the ear with false notes. Poems such as these scarcely admit of quotation, for their charm is not, and ought not to be, found in isolated passages; but we can promise the patient and thoughtful reader much pleasure in the perusal of this volume.'-Pall Mall Gazette. 'We have marked, in almost every page, excellent touches from which we know not how to select. We have but space to commend the varied structure of his verse, the carefulness of his grammar, and his excellent English. All who believe that poetry should raise and not debase the social ideal—all who think that wit should exalt our standard of thought and manners-must welcome this contribution at once to our knowledge of the past and to the science of noble life.'-Saturday Review. XIX ASPROMONTE, AND OTHER POEMS. Cloth, 4s. 6d. Second Edition, The volume is anonymous, but there is no reason for the author to be ashamed of it. The "Poems of Italy" are evidently inspired by genuine enthusiasm in the cause espoused; and one of them, "The Execution of Felice Orsini," has much poetic merit, the event celebrated being told with dramatic force.'Athenæum. The verse is fluent and free.'-Spectator. XX THE DREAM AND THE DEED, AND OTHER POEMS. By PATRICK SCOTT, Author of 'Footpaths between Two Worlds' &c. Fep. 8vo. cloth, 58. 'A bitter and able satire on the vice and follies of the day-literary, social, and political.'-Standard. Shows real poetic power coupled with evidences of satirical energy.'-Edinburgh Daily Review. FICTION. I CHESTERLEIGH. By ANSLEY CONYERS. II 3 vols. crown 8vo. [Just out. SQUIRE SILCHESTER'S WHIM. By MORTIMER COLLINS, Author of Marquis and Merchant,' The Princess Clarice,' &c. 3 vols. crown 8vo. 'We think it the best (story) Mr. Collins has yet written.'-Pall Mall Gazette. 65 Cornhill, and 12 Paternoster Row, London. SEETA. By Colonel MEADOWS TAYLOR, Author of 'Tara,' Ralph Darnell,' &c. 3 vols. crown 8vo. 'The story is well told, native life is admirably described, and the petty intrigues of native rulers, and their hatred of the English, mingled with fear lest the latter should eventually prove the victors, are cleverly depicted.'-Athenæum. 'We cannot speak too highly of Colonel Meadows Taylor's book. . . We would recommend all novel-readers to purchase it at the earliest opportunity.'— John Bull. "Thoroughly interesting and enjoyable reading.'-Examiner. IV A New and Cheaper Edition, Illustrated, of COL. MEADOWS TAYLOR'S INDIAN TALES is preparing for publication. V JOHANNES OLAF. By E. DE WILle. BUNNETT. 3 vols. crown 8vo. Translated by F. E. The author of this story enjoys a high reputation in Germany; and both English and German critics have spoken in terms of the warmest praise of this and her previous stories. She has been called 'The George Eliot' of Germany. "The book gives evidence of considerable capacity in every branch of a novelist's faculty. The art of description is fully exhibited; perception of character and capacity for delineating it are obvious; while there is great breadth and comprehensiveness in the plan of the story.'-Morning Post. 'We read each succeeding volume with increasing interest, going almost to the point of wishing there was a fifth.'-Athenæum. The novel as a whole is a remarkable one, because it is uncompromisingly true to life.'-Daily News. VII HONOR BLAKE: The Story of a Plain Woman. By Mrs. KEATING, Author of English Homes in India' &c. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 'One of the best novels we have met with for some time.'-Morning Post. 'A story which must do good to all, young and old, who read it.'—Daily News. VIII THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA. By HESBA STRETTON, Author of 'Little Meg' &c. 3 vols. crown 8vo. "The best novel of the week. In descriptive writing the authoress must be given a high place; and there is a good deal of life in the story.' Athenæum. 65 Cornhill, and 12 Paternoster Row, London. Works published by Henry S. King & Co. 25 FICTION-(continued.) IX THE PRINCESS CLARICE. A Story of 1871. By MORTIMER COLLINS. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 'Mr. Collins has produced a readable book, amusingly characteristic. There is good description of Devonshire scenery; and lastly, there is Clarice, a most successful heroine, who must speak to the reader for herself.'-Athenæum. 'Very readable and amusing. We would especially give an honourable mention to Mr. Collins's "vers de société," the writing of which has almost become a lost art.'-Pall Mall Gazette. 'A bright, fresh, and original book, with which we recommend all genuine novel readers to become acquainted at the earliest opportunity.'-Standard. X THE SPINSTERS OF BLATCHINGTON. By MAR. TRAVERS. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 'A pretty story. Deserving a favourable reception.'— Graphic ΧΙ THOMASINA. By the Author of 'Dorothy,'' De Cressy,' &c. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 'A finished and delicate cabinet picture; no line is without its purpose, but all contribute to the unity of the work.'-Athenæum. 'Cannot fail to derive both interest and amusement.'-Daily News. This undeniably pleasing story.'-Pall Mall Gazette. XII THE STORY OF SIR EDWARD'S WIFE. By HAMILTON MARSHALL, Author of For Very Life.' 1 vol. crown 8vo. A quiet, graceful little story.'-Spectator. There are many clever conceits in it. Mr. Hamilton Marshall can tell a story closely and pleasantly.'-Pall Mall Gazette. XIII LINKED AT LAST. By F. E. BUNNETT. 1 vol. crown 8vo. The reader who once takes it up will not be inclined to relinquish it without concluding the volume.'-Morning Post. 'A very charming story.'-John Bull. XIV PERPLEXITY. By SYDNEY MOSTYN. 3 vols. crown 8vo. Written with very considerable power... original . . . worked out with great cleverness and sustained interest.'-Standard. 'Shows much lucidity-much power of portraiture.'-Examiner. 'Forcibly and graphically told.'-Daily News. 65 Cornhill, and 12 Paternoster Row, London. FICTION-(continued.) XV HER TITLE OF HONOUR. By HOLME LEE. Second Edition. 1 vol. crown 8vo. "With the interest of a pathetic story is united the value of a definite and high purpose.'-Spectator. 'A most exquisitely written story.'-Literary Churchman. BRESSANT. A Romance. crown 8vo. XVI By JULIAN HAWTHORNE. 2 vols. [Preparing. XVII CRUEL AS THE GRAVE. By the Countess VON BOTHMER. 3 vols. crown 8vo. 'Jealousy is cruel as the Grave? 'An interesting, though somewhat tragic story.'—Athenæum. 'An agreeable, unaffected, and eminently readable novel.'-Daily News. XVIII MEMOIRS OF MRS. LÆTITIA BOOTHBY. By WILLIAM CLARK RUSSELL, Author of 'The Book of Authors' &c. Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d. 'Clever and ingenious.'-Saturday Review. 'One of the most delightful books I have read for a very long while, thoroughly entertaining from the first page to the last.'—Judy. 'This is a very clever book,'- Guardian. XIX By EDWARD Crown 8vo. 58. LITTLE HODGE. A Christmas Country Carol. Wise and humorous, but yet most pathetic.'-Nonconformist. The pathos of some of the passages is extremly touching.'-Manchester Examiner. 'One of the most seasonable of Christmas stories.'-Literary World. XX GINX'S BABY: HIS BIRTH AND OTHER MISFORTUNES. By EDWARD JENKINS. Twenty-ninth Edition. Crown 8vo. 2s. XXI LORD BANTAM. By EDWARD JENKINS, Author of 'Ginx's Baby.' Sixth Edition. 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