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Review Of Literature.
Many have been blamed for wishing too much , and a few there have been whose fault seems to be that they have written too little . Amongst the latter we may safely rank the author of the Lyrics before us . The true and incontrovertible principle of the poeta nascitur holds good in his regard . He is all heart and soul—all nature . He is plain , unaffected , and truly tender . His chords are attuned to love , but they breathe a chaste and a stainless passion . His cup of leasure offers
p not the intoxicating draught of Circe , but the pure wine of Nature ' s flowers—the sweets of the bee without her sting . To our fair readers we recommend especially this delightful and heart-enlivening volume , certain as we are that it will hold a distinguished place amid the gilded and graceful favourites of the boudoir . AA ' e shall conclude with the following extract .
" 'Tis not that thou art fairer Than a' thy sex beside , That thou to me art dearer , My young , my blooming bride : The blush of beauty fadeth , And loveliness decays ; But virtue ' s charm pervadeth
The latest of her days . " And , oh ! whilst such perfection By modesty is crown'd , And faith and warm affection In unison are found ; I still must love thee dearer—My young , my blooming bride — And ever deem thee fairer Than all thy sex beside !"
First Impressions and Studies from Nature in , Hindoostan . By B . Bacon , Lieutenant of the Bengal Artillery . These volumes will " , doubtless , be welcome to the lovers of light reading . They are filled with agreeable gossip on all points of Indian society ; sprinkled with anecdotes ; entwined with sketches of character ; and illustrated with giaphic designs ( from the author ' s own portfolio ) , revealing the scenic wonders of the golden east . AVe can recommend Lieutenant Bacon as a most agreeabie talker ; we like him , however , best upon Indian ground ; and think he is a little too long ( upwards of ninety pages ) , on his voyage to Madras .
The Laws Relating to Licensed Victuallers . B y S . C . Horry , Barrister . Reader . A succinct account of the many acts affecting " mine Hosts of the Garter . " AVhat the reviewers say of " the library of every gentleman , " we say of " the bar of every publican ; " no bar " should be without" Mr . Horry ' s Lav : s . Spartacus , or the Roman Gladiator ; a Tragedy . By Jacob Jones , Esq . Ridgeway , and Sons . If this tragedy may not rank in the
first class , it nevertheless contains many passages of genuine poetry . Some we would quote , had we space . There are also passages which are inflated if not bombastic . The author has had to complain of the ingratitude of the public ; yet Spartacus deserves their support , and we question whether the author will not satisfy that very public at no distant time , that talented authors are more numerous than talented actors . Let Mr . Jones ' s Spartacus be acted by an efficient company , and he would gather laurels .
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Review Of Literature.
Many have been blamed for wishing too much , and a few there have been whose fault seems to be that they have written too little . Amongst the latter we may safely rank the author of the Lyrics before us . The true and incontrovertible principle of the poeta nascitur holds good in his regard . He is all heart and soul—all nature . He is plain , unaffected , and truly tender . His chords are attuned to love , but they breathe a chaste and a stainless passion . His cup of leasure offers
p not the intoxicating draught of Circe , but the pure wine of Nature ' s flowers—the sweets of the bee without her sting . To our fair readers we recommend especially this delightful and heart-enlivening volume , certain as we are that it will hold a distinguished place amid the gilded and graceful favourites of the boudoir . AA ' e shall conclude with the following extract .
" 'Tis not that thou art fairer Than a' thy sex beside , That thou to me art dearer , My young , my blooming bride : The blush of beauty fadeth , And loveliness decays ; But virtue ' s charm pervadeth
The latest of her days . " And , oh ! whilst such perfection By modesty is crown'd , And faith and warm affection In unison are found ; I still must love thee dearer—My young , my blooming bride — And ever deem thee fairer Than all thy sex beside !"
First Impressions and Studies from Nature in , Hindoostan . By B . Bacon , Lieutenant of the Bengal Artillery . These volumes will " , doubtless , be welcome to the lovers of light reading . They are filled with agreeable gossip on all points of Indian society ; sprinkled with anecdotes ; entwined with sketches of character ; and illustrated with giaphic designs ( from the author ' s own portfolio ) , revealing the scenic wonders of the golden east . AVe can recommend Lieutenant Bacon as a most agreeabie talker ; we like him , however , best upon Indian ground ; and think he is a little too long ( upwards of ninety pages ) , on his voyage to Madras .
The Laws Relating to Licensed Victuallers . B y S . C . Horry , Barrister . Reader . A succinct account of the many acts affecting " mine Hosts of the Garter . " AVhat the reviewers say of " the library of every gentleman , " we say of " the bar of every publican ; " no bar " should be without" Mr . Horry ' s Lav : s . Spartacus , or the Roman Gladiator ; a Tragedy . By Jacob Jones , Esq . Ridgeway , and Sons . If this tragedy may not rank in the
first class , it nevertheless contains many passages of genuine poetry . Some we would quote , had we space . There are also passages which are inflated if not bombastic . The author has had to complain of the ingratitude of the public ; yet Spartacus deserves their support , and we question whether the author will not satisfy that very public at no distant time , that talented authors are more numerous than talented actors . Let Mr . Jones ' s Spartacus be acted by an efficient company , and he would gather laurels .