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Shirley. A Tale,.

BY THE AUTHOR OF “JANE EYRE.”

Library Edition, 12mo, Muslin, $1 00. 8vo, Paper, 374 cents.

A book which, like its predecessor, indicates exquisite feeling and very grea power of mind in the writer.-London Daily News.

The book embraces grand character, grand scenes, grand thoughts; it profes conclusively, that the writer is a wonderful creature, a phenomenon of ming Boston Post.

It is strongly marked by the peculiar characteristics of "Jane Eyre," indicating exquisite feeling and remarkable power of mind in the writer.-Boston Rambler. Very ably written, and interesting.-Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post. It is marked by originality of style, and displays a command of language, and ability at framing and developing a plot.-Literary American.

✰✰✰ But we must stop here with a general and hearty approval of the book, which is as healthy in tone as it is pleasing in style.-New York Mirror. The women in "Shirley" are marvelously real.-Albion.

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The book possesses deep interest, and an irresistible grasp of reality. There is a vividness and, distinctness of conception in it quite marvelous. There are scenes which for strength and delicacy of emotion are not transcended in the Tange of English fietion. London Examiner.·

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'Shirley” produces a bighly favorable impression. The power of its author is felt throughout. The work is strongly individual. There is a racy novelty in its style, in its minute analysis of character, in its descriptions of natural scenery, and in its combinations of conflicting passions.-Eclectic Review.

We like the book as a whole: we like its spirit. We sympathize with the author's general charity, with her special love for the old country, the old church,:" and the Old Duke we kindle with her fervid bursts of eloquence, and recognize the truth of her pictures from life.-Frazer's Magazine.

There is great ability in this work; it is full of eloquence. The descriptive passages have seldom been surpassed in beauty and picturesqueness. The presence of a searching power and a lofty genius is visible.-Bentley's Miscellany,

There is human life as it is in England, in the thoughtful and toiling classes, with the women and clergy thereto appurtenant.-Globe.

Harper and Brothers, Publishers,
New York

VILLETTE.

BY

CURRER BELL,

AUTHOR OF "JANE EYRE," "SHIRLEY," &c.

NEW YORK:

HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS,
329 & 331 PEARL STREET,

FRANKLIN SQUARE.

1853.

LENOX LIBRARY

NEW YORK

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