POETRY AND LIFE General Editor-PROFESSOR WILLIAM H. HUDSON of the University of London A SERIES of monographs on the Poets, in which the principal work of each poet is shown in its proper relation to the life of its author. Each volume contains a representative selection of the poet's work printed in chronological order in the story of his life. The poems are illuminative of the life, and the "life" of the poems. The selection from the poems in each book is sufficiently large for ordinary class needs. The volumes vary in size according to the necessities of each. will be 8d. and 10d., in neat cloth binding. Size 6 × 4 inches. Usually the price A Special Edition of this series is printed on a deckle-edged rag paper, and with Photogravure Frontispiece, bound in paper boards, is. net. Also bound in Velvet Persian, yapp, 2s. 6d. net, or in Full Limp Lambskin, 2s. 6d. net. VOLUMES NOW READY 1. KEATS AND HIS POETRY. By WILLIAM HENRY HUDSON. 96 pages, 8d. *2. 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In Six Graded Parts. Compiled by AMY CRUSE. Extract from the Official Circular No. 753 on “The Teaching of English": "In every class repetition from memory should form an essential part of the instruction in Literature. There is no reason for restricting learning by heart to poetry, as is commonly done; passages of good prose should be learnt by heart also. Nor need all the pupils in a class invariably learn the same piece." Book I., 64 pages. Stiff paper, 4d., limp cloth, 5d. Books II. to V., 96 pages each. Stiff paper, 5d., limp cloth, 6d. Books II. to VI. are bound in One Volume, with Special Indexes. Crown 8vo, 480 pages, cloth boards, 2s. 6d. Prize Edition, gilt top, 2s. 6d. net. A Special Prospectus with Specimen Pages sent post free * GREAT NAMES IN ENGLISH LITERATURE In Four Volumes. By EDITH L. ELIAS, M.A. Vol. I. FROM CHAUCER TO BUNYAN. Just Ready. Crown 8vo, 224 pages, Is. 3d. THIS series is designed to include all the authors who are likely to be read in schools. Whilst not pretending to be a complete history of English Literature, it will serve as an excellent introduction to more advanced study. The Series below forms a companion set of readings. * ENGLISH LITERATURE IN PROSE AND VERSE In Four Volumes. Selected by EDITH L. ELIAS, M.A. Vol. I. FROM CHAUCER TO BUNYAN. Just Ready. Crown 8vo, 224 pages, Is. 3d. THE extracts in this Series are not too short, and wherever possible they are complete in themselves. Whilst it is specially designed to accompany Great Names in English Literature, the course can be used with any other text-book: A TREASURY OF VERSE For School and Home. In Seven Parts. Edited by M. G. EDGAR, M.A. Parts I. and II., 128 pages, sewed, 6d., or cloth boards, 8d. each. Part III., 160 pages, cloth boards, iod. Part IV., 192 pages, cloth boards, is. Part V., BALLADS, 192 pages, new edition, cloth boards, IS. Part VI., ELIZABETHAN LYRICS, edited by AMY CRUSE, 160 pages, Is. †Part VII., A TREASURY OF SCOTTISH VERSE, edited by H. 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"The style of the verse selected is just the thing for active-limbed and active-minded boys and girls. The tone is healthy, the sentiment cheerful. We prefer these selections to any we have seen."-The Secondary School Journal. Prospectus with Lists of the Poems, Specimen Pages, &c., sent post free LITERARY HISTORY AND CRITICISM An Introduction to the Study of Literature By WILLIAM H. HUDSON, Lecturer to the University Extension Board of the CHAPTER I.-SOME WAYS OF STUDYING LITERATURE. CHAPTER II.-SOME WAYS OF STUDYING LITERATURE (concluded). CHAPTER III.-THE STUDY OF POETRY. CHAPTER IV. THE STUDY OF PROSE FICTION. CHAPTER V.-THE STUDY of the DRAMA. CHAPTER VI.-THE STUDY OF CRITICISM AND THE VALUATION OF Literature. "An entirely admirable book. Mr. Hudson has placed in the fortunate reader's hands the clues to the fruitful and pleasant study of poetry, of fiction, of criticism, and of the drama. He tells us not what, but-and this is vastly more importanthow to read. 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