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. 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.· '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, |