the beginning of the literary epoch. It was altogether necessary to get at the real origin in each country of the literature that may justly be considered to represent this century; and for the purpose an excursion had to be made back into the preceding hundred years. Another point was the treatment of living writers. It seemed best in this case to detail only a few who have undoubtedly won their spurs. This is really all that could be done, because the long roll of illustrious names in the past precludes any general consideration of the present, which, also, is still obscured by the dust of critical controversy a dust which rises above the literary movement of the past thirty years. As regards arrangement, the chief stress, naturally, has been laid on English literature. Herein the grouping which appeared most graphic and comprehensive was: Poetry-The Novel-History-Philosophy and Criticism-English in America. The treatment of Philosophy, necessary enough, amounts to little more than a note. A chapter on Periodicals was thought in place. The last division was The na made in order to present a concrete idea of what has been done on this side of the world. tional literatures have been kept separate; it is thankless and uncertain to institute national comparisons. Germany and France have received three chapters each. This is, of course, small measure, but it is hoped that so brief a compass has not led to the omission of any essential facts. Italy and Spain seemed to demand, proportionately, but one chapter between them. The strange rise and evident promise of Russia set apart for her a larger section. Other literatures have been excluded. With so many names under consideration, it was difficult to prevent in places a touch of the catalogue element. In a single book something of the kind was unavoidable. On the other hand, if Goethe and Schiller are treated at exceptional length, it must be remembered that they occupy a very exceptional position-one that obtains in no other literature. The value of quotations is considerable in any compilation of this nature; those in the Second Part, while necessarily falling short of the originals, afford a good criterion. The following firms have courteously extended the privilege of using copyrighted matter: Messrs. D. Appleton & Co.; Messrs. Harper and Brothers; and the International Society, publishers of the "Library of the World's Best Literature." I have endeavored to make this survey readable and adequate—a worthy member of the Nineteenth Century Series. For failings-not for low aim—I must ask indulgence. KING'S COLLEGE, WINDSOR, N. S. A. B. DE MILLE. THE NINETEENTH CENTURY SERIES. Religious Progress in the Century. Literature of the Century. Progress of South Africa in the Century. Price 5s. each net. Medicine, Surgery, and Hygiene in the Century. British Sovereigns in the Century. Progress of British Empire in the Century. Discoveries and Explorations of the Century. Economic and Industrial Progress of the Century. Naval Development of the Century. By W. H. Withrow, M. A., D.D., F.R.S.C. By T. A. Coghlan, F.S. S., and Thomas T. Ewing. Wars of the Century, and the Development of Military Science. By Professor Oscar Browning. M. A. By T. G. Marquis. By William Sharp. By James Laughlin Hughes and Louis R. Klemm, Ph.D. Progress of Education in the Century. W. & R. CHAMBERS, LIMITED, LONDON AND EDINBURGH. CONTENTS. POETRY: BYRON, SHELLEY, AND KEATS. Campbell, Moore, and Rogers: lesser Lights.-Byron: his Wanderings and his Fame.-A fair Death.-Shelley, the typical Lyrist.-Ruled by Imagination.—Keats, A New Spirit.-Tennyson, the typical Nineteenth Century Poet.-His Domination and the Beauty of his Art.- X Browning, Poet of Thought.-His Strength and Help- The Prime of Tennyson and Browning.-Arnold as a Poet.- |