most perfect of Charlotte Bronte's
stories. Practically an autobiography, it abounds with rich humour and
keen analysis of character.
Pride and Prejudice, JANE AUSTEN.
Sense and Sensibility. "
Jane Austen's novels were Sir Walter Scott's especial favourites, and
of recent years their charm has won for them a great revival of
popularity.
Uncle Tom's Cabin. Mrs. H. B. STOWE.
This is one of the books which have made history. It was the chief
instrument in the abolition of slavery in America, and it has touched
the conscience of mankind; but it is not only a great propagandist
work, it is also a brilliant story.
The Bible in Spain. GEORGE BORROW.
One of the most brilliant and entertaining of books of travel.
The Pilgrim's Progress. JOHN BUNYAN.
Robinson Crusoe. DANIEL DEFOE.
Gulliver's Travels. DEAN SWIFT.
Three immortal works, of which nothing remains to be said that has not
been said over and over again.
_In Preparation._
Silas Marner. GEORGE ELIOT.
Notre Dame. VICTOR HUGO.
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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:
The following misprints in the original have been corrected:
men think they are begining to grow old! (beginning)
the very personification of that danydism (dandyism)
in London that would destory (destroy)
"_Traitre!_" shouted the marquis; (Traitre)
The Frenchmen _sacreed_, and fumed (sacreed)
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