 We have two volumes of clever and subtile dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very animated and pleasant style. The author will at least gain the praise of versatility of talent, and of a quick and...  A Jesuit in the family - Page 9by Andrew Steinmetz - 1847Full view - About this book
 | R. G. Jameson - 1842 - 426 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience." — Editor-s Preface. " We have two volumes of clever and subtle dissertation on the merits of almost... | |
 | Richard H. Horne - 1844 - 358 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often...is with a clear conscience." — Editor's Preface. "There was something piquant — almost startling — in the announcement of two volumes of 'Criticisms... | |
 | Richard H. Horne - 1844 - 392 pages
...a belief that heclearly sees the truth of the matter in question. There is no other feeling in it. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience. The Editor having contributed to several quarterly journals during the last seven or eight years, has... | |
 | Henry Steinbach - 1845 - 274 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often...Editor's Preface. , "We have two volumes of clever and subtle dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very... | |
 | William Brown (of New Zeland.) - 1845 - 350 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often...Editor's Preface. "We have two volumes of clever and subtle dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very... | |
 | John Poole - 1845 - 376 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often...Editor's Preface. "We have two volumes of clever and subtle dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very... | |
 | J. O. Balfour - 1845 - 174 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often...Editor's Preface. " We have two volumes of clever and subtle dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very... | |
 | T. Smeed - 1845 - 132 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often...wrong, but it is with a clear conscience."— EDITOR'S PIIEFACE. In 2 volumes post 8vo. illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel, from new and original... | |
 | William Thom - 1845 - 238 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience."—Editor's Preface. " We have two volumes of clever and subtle dissertation on the merits... | |
 | John Poole - 1845 - 368 pages
...has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience."—Editor's Preface. "We have two volumes of clever and subtle dissertation on the merits... | |
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