BLACKWOOD'S
FOREIGN CLASSICS
FOR
ENGLISH READERS.
Edited by MRS OLIPHANT.
In course of publication, price 2s. 6d. each.
I. DANTE.
BY THE EDITOR.
Examiner.—"It is for its size, scope, and aim, one of the best works on Dante in English. . . . Is an admirably-written short account of the great Florentine poet, such as will give those who have no time to study, or are about to begin, his works, a clear and comprehensive understanding of the man and of his labours. At the same time it will remain a charmingly readable essay for those to whom the works of Dante are familiar."
Spectator.—"On the whole we consider Mrs Oliphant's to be exactly the book which its authoress intended, and a very grateful and opportune boon to all who are beginning the study of Dante, as well as to the far larger class of readers who, without having either time or energy for so arduous a task as that, are still anxious to acquire a clear and (for their purpose) adequate knowledge of the genius and writings of an author of whom—far more truly than of Montaigne—it may be said that he is the first author whom a gentleman is ashamed of not knowing."
Morning Advertiser.—"In this delightful book—perhaps one of the most perfect and genuine pieces of criticism ever offered to English readers—we have the whole subject of Dante and his works treated con amore."
