ven what you thought the dullest parts are full of
rest and refreshment."

In the opinion of the _Spectator_, "Mr. Saintsbury in his
new book has given to the world a singularly delightful
gift. _The Peace of the Augustans_ is in no sense written
down. Yet every page is so subtly seasoned with amusing
comment, and the whole book is so charmingly garnished that
none but a dullard could fail to find delight in its
perusal, however little he knew of the spirit which animated
the eighteenth century. One can hardly imagine better
reading after a day of hard or uncongenial work."

"No bush is necessary to proclaim where good wine may be
had," says the _Glasgow Herald_, "and no author's name was
required to indicate the source of this always fresh and in
some respects original treatment of the Augustan
literature.... In literature there are many mansions, and
Mr. Saintsbury is at home in them all.... A book it has been
very pleasant and very profitable to read."

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