Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-10
CLEvELANDS
ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE 18TH CENTURY

New Edition.
u c. Ill BIDDLE, No South Fifth street
II. Philadelphia, have recently published now
stereotype edition Of
English Literature of the Nineteenth Century
On the plan of the authors Compendium of English
Literature" and supplementary to it, Designed fol
colleges and advanced classes in schools as wei as
for private reading By Charles ID. Cleveland.
The Compendium of English Literature, by Prof
Cleveland comprises biographical sketches and So
lections from the writings Of English authors from
the fourteenth to the eighteenth century chronology
cally arranged together with copious Notes. explain
atory illustrative, &c. The volume advertised,
which is arranged on the same plan as the Com
pendulum" comprises in its list Of authors such as
fourished in the eighteenth century, bat did in the
present; together with those strictly Of tho nno-
teenth century, whether living or dead
The present edition Of English Literature of the
Nineteenth Century, contains biographical sketches
and selections from the writings of hundred and
six authors the names Of twenty seven Of whom did
not appear in the table Of contents Of the former ed
ton; together with many improvements throughout
the volume.
Prof C's two volumes Of English Literature are
emies and the higher class of seminaries throughout
the United States. The following opinions relative
to English Literature Of the Nineteenth Century
selected from largo number equally commenda-
tory Of tho work:
From Pyef. Chauucey A. Goodyieh, ID. d., Of Tal,
Coiege.
II consider Prof. Clevelands English Literature
Of the Nineteenth Century nm appropriate sequel to
his Compendium The author has shown the same
just and delicate appreciation Of literary excellence
in this, ms in the former volume; and as IL reaches
down to our times il will be still interesting 10
n large portion Of the public, and especially TO the
young. Few persons can understand what an amount
of reading, thought nice discrimination, and iabori
cor densation OF knowledge, requisite to the
production Of such work and just in proportion
men toll more extensively in this field, will be the
estimate they will put upon this result Of the authors
labors"
From George D. Emerson, Esq, Of Boston.
II have examined your English Literature Of the
Nineteenth Century and like il exceedingly IL
Is extremely well and fairly done. The biographical
notices just and discriminating and while they
are long coough to crafty the curiosity have 10
know something of an author they arc so spirited as
TO awaken a desire to know more. The selections
admirable. ! have adopted the work text
book for my first class every individual OF which is
now preparing, under its guidance, 10 give fuller
account Of the writings Of some chosen author"
From Rev y. p. Avdeioff, d. d., Of Cincinnafi
IL have examined with much care and still great
er pleasure, and trust not little profit, youf
English Literature Of the Nineteenth Century.
IL believe, the yichsa collection Of gems IN
our language. There IL nothing in IL would omit,
and yet IL Ia not too large for popular Consii
orng the very brief limits 10 which you obliged
TO confne yourself am surprised nj the funess and
richness OF your biographical details. Your most
difficult and deli,ate task, however, the critical
Judgment to be passed upon each author; and here
think you have been very discriminating
and just, and yet kind. But would feel that
whatever | have said about the volume, however
true ought to be considered Of little worth could
| not add-as cheerfully do-a stroag testimony TO
its high moral tone and eminenty Christian spirit.
The general reader cannot fail to be Interested the
student prohted, the scholar delighted and the
pety pleased with your English Literature Of the
Nineteenth Century
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