15 JUNE 1878, page 16

Books.

DOWDEN'S STUDIES IN LITERATURE.* To attempt to dissect criticisms which are not in themselves of surpassing interest and excellence is a work of supererogation. It would be......

By Proxy.* Since Mr. Payn Delighted The Novel-loving...

his Lost Sir Massingberd, he has written a great many novels, and he has long been an acknowledged favourite with the public. He has, however, never produced any real rival to......