STANLEY is far above the common class of novels. It is evidently the production
of a ripe scholar and a deep thinker; one who has seen much and meditated more;
and who, from the affluence of his stores, sometimes becomes profuse in the distribu¬
tion of his‘knowledge. The criticisms in which the work abounds are original,
vigorous, searching and profound, and the characters of several of the distinguished
writers of the present century are drawn with singular felicity. Altogether it is
the effort of a highly cultivated mind, rich alike in natural endowments and ac¬
quired treasures.—Salurday News.
The name of the author is unknown, but he is evidently one who has not only
the capacity deeply to think, but he possesses the rare ability to express his senti¬
ments in appropriate language, The work is of superior merit, and, though not per¬
haps adapted to please the gay and the frivolous, will command the attention of the
educated and intellectual reader. It is full of interest, abounding in exciting and
mysterious adventures, interspersed with numerous discussions of a moral nature,
aes the resources of extensive intellectual culture.—Saturday Evening
ost. | |
We can truly say that we have rarely, if ever, cast our eyes over pages more
rich with literary knowledge, or original description of character and scenery. His
thorough acquaintance with classic and modern poetry and astute criticism, places
_ at once in the foremost rank of American didactic writers—United States
azette. |
There is a great deal of literary and philosophical criticism in it, generally we
should think of a very wholesome and conservative character. Indeed it strikes
us as being of an elevated tone—rich in thought, graphic, and many times eloquent
and powerful in description, and containing many beautiful and original illustrations
drawn from the treasured stores of a mind well tempered, if not profoundly culti¬
vated. The author, whoever he is, must be a man of extensive acquirements, ex¬
perience and study.—Madisonian. — me iy.