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QUEENS OF THE RENAISSANCE

BY M. BERESFORD RYLEY WITH TWENTY-FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS METHUEN &amp; CO. 36 ESSEX STREET W.C. LONDON First Published in 1907 BEATRICE AND LUDOVICO KNEELING ALTAR-PIECE BY ZENALE To B——...

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PREFACE

T HERE are no two people who see with the same kind of vision. It is for this reason that, though twenty lives of the six women chosen for this book had been written previously, there would still, it seems to me, be room for a twenty-first. For though the facts might remain identical, there is no possible reiteration of another mind’s exact outlook. Hence I have not scrupled to add these six character studies to the many volumes similar in scope and subject. The book is called “Queens of the Ren

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CATHERINE OF SIENA

C ATHERINE of Siena does not actually belong to the Renaissance. At the same time she played an indirect part in furthering it, and she represented a strain of feeling which continued to the extreme limits of its duration. During the best period of the desire for culture, a successor—and imitator—of Catherine’s, Sister Lucia, became a craze in certain parts of Italy. Duke Ercole of Ferrara, then old and troubled about his soul, took as deep and personal an interest in enticing her to Ferrara as

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BEATRICE D’ESTE

B EATRICE D’ESTE could never have been a beautiful woman, though most contemporary writers affirmed that she was. Neither was she particularly good; nevertheless, very few women of the Renaissance make anything like the same intimacy of appeal. Nothing in her life has become old-fashioned. She suggests no reflections peculiar merely to the time in which she lived. The drama of her domestic existence is so familiar and modern, that it might be the secret history of half the charming women of one’

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ANNE OF BRITTANY

W ITH Anne of Brittany the Renaissance entered France. She herself, though she had her little fastidiousnesses, hardly belongs to it. No artistic strain ran through her temperament. She was an intelligent, but excessively practical woman, who twice married men of opposite dispositions from her own. Anne, it is certain, never glowed at the thought of a beautiful thing in her life, but both her husbands did, and both, as a result of their Italian campaigns, brought into France a variety of new and

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LUCREZIA BORGIA

O F all the famous women of the Renaissance, Lucrezia Borgia is, in one sense, though in one sense only, the most disappointing. There are a great number of books dealing with her personality, but little real information. Few personal friends reveal more of themselves than Margaret D’Angoulême, Anne of Brittany, or Beatrice D’Este. What is evasive about them is pleasantly evasive, since every woman should retain a little that is inexplicable. But Lucrezia Borgia evades altogether. There is nothi

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MARGARET D’ANGOULÊME

T HE Renaissance in France has not the same degree of charm as the Renaissance in Italy. It misses the radiance and the sense of open-air sweetness that clings to the original movement. The women of the Italian Renaissance were constantly adventuring into the country; the enchantment of the climate lingers in all recollections of them. The Renaissance in France conveys a different impression—one colder, more troubled, more half-hearted. The large frescoed palaces, with their adorable colonnades,

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RENÉE, DUCHESS OF FERRARA

R ENÉE, daughter of Anne of Brittany, was, like her mother, destitute of any sympathy with the intellectuality of the period in which she lived. But the Renaissance brought about the reaction of the Reformation, and Renée’s life is interesting as the story of the domestic difficulties confronted by an individual sympathetic to the new doctrines during their first calamitous strivings in Italy. The danger to a person of the same views in France has been seen in the life of Margaret D’Angoulême. R

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Part I.—General Literature

Abbott (J. H. M.). Author of ‘Tommy Cornstalk.’ AN OUTLANDER IN ENGLAND: Being some Impressions of an Australian Abroad. Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s. A Colonial Edition is also published. Acatos (M. J.). See Junior School Books . Adams (Frank). JACK SPRATT. With 24 Coloured Pictures. Super Royal 16mo. 2s. Adeney (W. F.) , M.A. See Bennett and Adeney . Æschylus. See Classical Translations . Æsop. See I.P.L. Ainsworth (W. Harrison). See I.P.L. Alderson (J. P.). MR. ASQUITH. With Portraits and Illu

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Ancient Cities

General Editor, B. C. A. WINDLE, D.Sc., F.R.S. Cr. 8vo. 4s. 6d. net. Chester. By B. C. A. Windle, D.Sc. F.R.S. Illustrated by E. H. New. Shrewsbury. By T. Auden, M.A., F.S.A. Illustrated. Canterbury. By J. C. Cox, LL.D., F.S.A. Illustrated. Edinburgh. By M. G. Williamson, M.A. Illustrated by Herbert Railton. Lincoln. By E. Mansel Sympson, M.A., M.D. Illustrated by E. H. New. Bristol. By Alfred Harvey. Illustrated by E. H. New. Dublin. By S. A. O. Fitzpatrick. Illustrated by W. C. Green....

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The Antiquary’s Books

General Editor, J. CHARLES COX, LL.D., F.S.A. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d. net. English Monastic Life. By the Right Rev. Abbot Gasquet, O.S.B. Illustrated. Third Edition. Remains of the Prehistoric Age in England. By B. C. A. Windle, D.Sc., F.R.S. With numerous Illustrations and Plans. Old Service Books of the English Church. By Christopher Wordsworth, M.A., and Henry Littlehales. With Coloured and other Illustrations. Celtic Art. By J. Romilly Allen, F.S.A. With numerous Illustrations and Plans. Archæolog

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The Arden Shakespeare

Demy 8vo. 2s. 6d. net each volume. General Editor, W. J. CRAIG. An edition of Shakespeare in single Plays. Edited with a full Introduction, Textual Notes, and a Commentary at the foot of the page. Hamlet. Edited by Edward Dowden. Romeo and Juliet. Edited by Edward Dowden. King Lear. Edited by W. J. Craig. Julius Caesar. Edited by M. Macmillan. The Tempest. Edited by Moreton Luce. Othello. Edited by H. C. Hart. Titus Andronicus. Edited by H. B. Baildon. Cymbeline. Edited by Edward Dowden. The Mer

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The Beginner’s Books

Edited by W. WILLIAMSON, B.A. Easy French Rhymes. By Henri Blouet. Second Edition. Illustrated. Fcap. 8vo. 1s. Easy Stories from English History. By E. M. Wilmot-Buxton, Author of ‘Makers of Europe.’ Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 1s. Easy Exercises in Arithmetic. Arranged by W. S. Beard. Second Edition. Fcap. 8vo. Without Answers, 1s. With Answers, 1s. 3d. Easy Dictation and Spelling. By W. Williamson, B.A. Fifth Edition. Fcap. 8vo. 1s. An Easy Poetry Book. Selected and arranged by W. Williamson, B.A

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Books on Business

Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d. net. Ports and Docks. By Douglas Owen. Railways. By E. R. McDermott. The Stock Exchange. By Chas. Duguid. Second Edition. The Business of Insurance. By A. J. Wilson. The Electrical Industry: Lighting, Traction, and Power. By A. G. Whyte, B.Sc. The Shipbuilding Industry : Its History, Science, Practice, and Finance. By David Pollock, M.I.N.A. The Money Market. By F. Straker. The Business Side of Agriculture. By A. G. L. Rogers, M.A. Law in Business. By H. A. Wilson. The Brewing I

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Byzantine Texts

Edited by J. B. BURY, M.A., Litt.D. A series of texts of Byzantine Historians, edited by English and foreign scholars. Zachariah of Mitylene. Translated by F. J. Hamilton, D.D., and E. W. Brooks. Demy 8vo. 12s. 6d. net. Evagrius. Edited by Léon Parmentier and M. Bidez. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. net. The History of Psellus. Edited by C. Sathas. Demy 8vo. 15s. net. Ecthesis Chronica. Edited by Professor Lambros. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d. net. The Chronicle of Morea. Edited by John Schmitt. Demy 8vo. 15s. net....

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The Churchman’s Bible

General Editor, J. H. BURN, B.D., F.R.S.E. Fcap. 8vo. 1s. 6d. net each. A series of Expositions on the Books of the Bible, which will be of service to the general reader in the practical and devotional study of the Sacred Text. Each Book is provided with a full and clear Introductory Section, in which is stated what is known or conjectured respecting the date and occasion of the composition of the Book, and any other particulars that may help to elucidate its meaning as a whole. The Exposition i

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The Churchman’s Library

General Editor, J. H. BURN, B.D., F.R.S.E. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. each. The Beginnings of English Christianity. By W. E. Collins, M.A. With Map. The Kingdom of Heaven Here and Hereafter. By Canon Winterbotham, M.A., B.Sc., LL.B. The Workmanship of the Prayer Book : Its Literary and Liturgical Aspects. By J. Dowden, D.D. Second Edition. Evolution. By F. B. Jevons, M.A., Litt.D. Some New Testament Problems. By Arthur Wright, D.D. 6s. The Churchman’s Introduction to the Old Testament. By A. M. Mackay,

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Classical Translations

Edited by H. F. FOX, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Brasenose College, Oxford. Crown 8vo. A series of Translations from the Greek and Latin Classics, distinguished by literary excellence as well as by scholarly accuracy. Æschylus —Agamemnon, Choephoroe, Eumenides. Translated by Lewis Campbell, LL.D. 5s. Cicero —De Oratore I. Translated by E. N. P. Moor, M.A. 3s. 6d. Cicero —Select Orations (Pro Milone, Pro Murena, Philippic II., in Catilinam). Translated by H. E. D. Blakiston, M.A. 5s. Cicero —De Nat

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Classics of Art

Edited by Dr. J. H. W. LAING. The Art of the Greeks. By H. B. Walters. With 112 Plates and 18 Illustrations in the Text. Wide Royal 8vo. 12s. 6d. net. Velazquez. By A. de Beruete. With 94 Plates. Wide Royal 8vo. 10s. 6d. net....

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Commercial Series

Edited by H. DE B. GIBBINS, Litt.D., M.A. Crown 8vo. Commercial Education in Theory and Practice. By E. E. Whitfield, M.A. 5s. An introduction to Methuen’s Commercial Series treating the question of Commercial Education fully from both the point of view of the teacher and of the parent. British Commerce and Colonies from Elizabeth to Victoria. By H. de B. Gibbins, Litt.D., M.A. Third Edition. 2s. Commercial Examination Papers. By H. de B. Gibbins, Litt.D., M.A. 1s. 6d. The Economics of Commerce.

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The Connoisseur’s Library

Wide Royal 8vo. 25s. net. A sumptuous series of 20 books on art, written by experts for collectors, superbly illustrated in photogravure, collotype, and colour. The technical side of the art is duly treated. The first volumes are— Mezzotints. By Cyril Davenport. With 40 Plates in Photogravure. Porcelain. By Edward Dillon. With 19 Plates in Colour, 20 in Collotype, and 5 in Photogravure. Miniatures. By Dudley Heath. With 9 Plates in Colour, 15 in Collotype, and 15 in Photogravure. Ivories. By A.

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The Library of Devotion

With Introductions and (where necessary) Notes. Small Pott 8vo, cloth, 2s.; leather, 2s. 6d. net. The Confessions of St. Augustine. Edited by C. Bigg, D.D. Fifth Edition. The Christian Year. Edited by Walter Lock, D.D. Third Edition. The Imitation of Christ. Edited by C. Bigg, D.D. Fourth Edition. A Book of Devotions. Edited by J. W. Stanbridge, B.D. Second Edition. Lyra Innocentium. Edited by Walter Lock, D.D. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. Edited by C. Bigg, D.D. Fourth Edition. The

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The Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books

Fcap. 8vo. 3s. 6d. net each volume. A series, in small form, of some of the famous illustrated books of fiction and general literature. These are faithfully reprinted from the first or best editions without introduction or notes. The Illustrations are chiefly in colour. Old Coloured Books. By George Paston. With 16 Coloured Plates. Fcap. 8vo. 2s. net. The Life and Death of John Mytton, Esq. By Nimrod. With 18 Coloured Plates by Henry Alken and T. J. Rawlins. Fourth Edition. The Life of a Sportsm

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Junior Examination Series

Edited by A. M. M. STEDMAN, M.A. Fcap. 8vo. 1s. Junior French Examination Papers. By F. Jacob, M.A. Second Edition. Junior Latin Examination Papers. By C. G. Botting, B.A. Fourth Edition. Junior English Examination Papers. By W. Williamson, B.A. Junior Arithmetic Examination Papers. By W. S. Beard. Third Edition. Junior Algebra Examination Papers. By S. W. Finn, M.A. Junior Greek Examination Papers. By T. C. Weatherhead, M.A. Junior General Information Examination Papers. By W. S. Beard. A Key t

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Junior School-Books

Edited by O. D. INSKIP, LL.D., and W. WILLIAMSON, B.A. A Class-Book of Dictation Passages. By W. Williamson, B.A. Twelfth Edition. Cr. 8vo. 1s. 6d. The Gospel According to St. Matthew. Edited by E. Wilton South, M.A. With Three Maps. Cr. 8vo. 1s. 6d. The Gospel According to St. Mark. Edited by A. E. Rubie, D.D. With Three Maps. Cr. 8vo. 1s. 6d. A Junior English Grammar. By W. Williamson, B.A. With numerous passages for parsing and analysis, and a chapter on Essay Writing. Third Edition. Cr. 8vo.

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Leaders of Religion

Edited by H. C. BEECHING, M.A., Canon of Westminster. With Portraits . Cr. 8vo. 2s. net. Cardinal Newman. By R. H. Hutton. John Wesley. By J. H. Overton, M.A. Bishop Wilberforce. By G. W. Daniell, M.A. Cardinal Manning. By A. W. Hutton, M.A. Charles Simeon. By H. C. G. Moule, D.D. John Keble. By Walter Lock, D.D. Thomas Chalmers. By Mrs. Oliphant. Lancelot Andrewes. By R. L. Ottley, D.D. Second Edition. Augustine of Canterbury. By E. L. Cutts, D.D. William Laud. By W. H. Hutton, M.A. Third Editi

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Little Books on Art

With many Illustrations. Demy 16mo. 2s. 6d. net. A series of monographs in miniature, containing the complete outline of the subject under treatment and rejecting minute details. These books are produced with the greatest care. Each volume consists of about 200 pages, and contains from 30 to 40 illustrations, including a frontispiece in photogravure. Greek Art. H. B. Walters. Third Edition. Bookplates. E. Almack. Reynolds. J. Sime. Second Edition. Romney. George Paston. Greuze and Boucher. Eliza

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The Little Galleries

Demy 16mo. 2s. 6d. net. A series of little books containing examples of the best work of the great painters. Each volume contains 20 plates in photogravure, together with a short outline of the life and work of the master to whom the book is devoted. A Little Gallery of Reynolds. A Little Gallery of Romney. A Little Gallery of Hoppner. A Little Gallery of Millais. A Little Gallery of English Poets....

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The Little Guides

With many Illustrations by E. H. New and other artists, and from photographs. Small Pott 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net.; leather, 3s. 6d. net. Messrs. Methuen are publishing a small series of books under the general title of The Little Guides . The main features of these books are (1) a handy and charming form, (2) artistic Illustrations by E. H. New and others, (3) good plans and maps, (4) an adequate but compact presentation of everything that is interesting in the natural features, history, archæol

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The Little Library

With Introductions, Notes, and Photogravure Frontispieces. Small Pott 8vo. Each Volume, cloth, 1s. 6d. net; leather, 2s. 6d. net. Anon. ENGLISH LYRICS, A LITTLE BOOK OF. Austen (Jane). PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Edited by E. V. Lucas . Two Vols. NORTHANGER ABBEY. Edited by E. V. Lucas . Bacon (Francis). THE ESSAYS OF LORD BACON. Edited by Edward Wright . Barham (R. H.). THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS. Edited by J. B. Atlay . Two Volumes. Barnett (Mrs. P. A.). A LITTLE BOOK OF ENGLISH PROSE. Beckford (William).

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The Little Quarto Shakespeare

Edited by W. J. CRAIG. With Introductions and Notes. Pott 16mo. In 40 Volumes. Leather, price 1s. net each volume. Mahogany Revolving Book Case. 10s. net....

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Miniature Library

Reprints in miniature of a few interesting books which have qualities of humanity, devotion, or literary genius. Euphranor : A Dialogue on Youth. By Edward FitzGerald. From the edition published by W. Pickering in 1851. Demy 32mo. Leather, 2s. net. Polonius : or Wise Saws and Modern Instances. By Edward FitzGerald. From the edition published by W. Pickering in 1852. Demy 32mo. Leather, 2s. net. The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. By Edward FitzGerald. From the 1st edition of 1859. Third Edition. Leath

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Oxford Biographies

Fcap. 8vo. Each volume, cloth, 2s. 6d. net; leather, 3s. 6d. net. Dante Alighieri. By Paget Toynbee, M.A., D.Litt. With 12 Illustrations. Second Edition. Savonarola. By E. L. S. Horsburgh, M.A. With 12 Illustrations. Second Edition. John Howard. By E. C. S. Gibson, D.D., Bishop of Gloucester. With 12 Illustrations. Tennyson. By A. C. Benson, M.A. With 9 Illustrations. Walter Raleigh. By I. A. Taylor. With 12 Illustrations. Erasmus. By E. F. H. Capey. With 12 Illustrations. The Young Pretender. B

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School Examination Series

Edited by A. M. M. STEDMAN, M.A. Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d. French Examination Papers. By A. M. M. Stedman, M.A. Fourteenth Edition. A Key , issued to Tutors and Private Students only to be had on application to the Publishers. Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. net. Latin Examination Papers. By A. M. M. Stedman, M.A. Thirteenth Edition. Key ( Sixth Edition ) issued as above. 6s. net. Greek Examination Papers. By A. M. M. Stedman, M.A. Ninth Edition. Key ( Third Edition ) issued as above. 6s. net. German Exami

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School Histories

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Textbooks of Science

Edited by G. F. GOODCHILD, M.A., B.Sc., and G. R. MILLS, M.A. Practical Mechanics. By Sidney H. Wells. Third Edition. Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d. Practical Physics. By H. Stroud, D.Sc., M.A. Cr. 8vo. 4s. 6d. Practical Chemistry. Part I. By W. French, M.A. Cr. 8vo. Fourth Edition. 1s. 6d. Part II. By W. French, M.A., and T. H. Boardman, M.A. Cr. 8vo. 1s. 6d. Technical Arithmetic and Geometry. By C. T. Millis, M.I.M.E. Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d. Examples in Physics. By C. E. Jackson, B.A. Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d. Plant Life ,

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Methuen’s Simplified French Texts

Edited by T. R. N. CROFTS, M.A. One Shilling each. L’Histoire d’une Tulipe. Adapted by T. R. N. Crofts, M.A. Abdallah. Adapted by J. A. Wilson. La Chanson de Roland. Adapted by H. Rieu, M.A. Mémoires de Cadichon. Adapted by J. F. Rhoades....

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Methuen’s Standard Library

In Sixpenny Volumes. The Standard Library is a new series of volumes containing the great classics of the world, and particularly the finest works of English literature. All the great masters will be represented, either in complete works or in selections. It is the ambition of the publishers to place the best books of the Anglo-Saxon race within the reach of every reader, so that the series may represent something of the diversity and splendour of our English tongue. The characteristics of The S

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Textbooks of Technology

Edited by G. F. GOODCHILD, M.A., B.Sc., and G. R. MILLS, M.A. Fully Illustrated. How to Make a Dress. By J. A. E. Wood. Fourth Edition. Cr. 8vo. 1s. 6d. Carpentry and Joinery. By F. C. Webber. Fifth Edition. Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d. Millinery, Theoretical and Practical. By Clare Hill. Third Edition. Cr. 8vo. 2s. An Introduction to the Study of Textile Design. By Aldred F. Barker. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d. Builders’ Quantities. By H. C. Grubb. Cr. 8vo. 4s. 6d. Répoussé Metal Work. By A. C. Horth. Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d

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Handbooks of Theology

Edited by R. L. OTTLEY, D.D., Professor of Pastoral Theology at Oxford, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford. The series is intended, in part, to furnish the clergy and teachers or students of Theology with trustworthy Textbooks, adequately representing the present position of the questions dealt with; in part, to make accessible to the reading public an accurate and concise statement of facts and principles in all questions bearing on Theology and Religion. The XXXIX. Articles of the Church of En

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The Westminster Commentaries

General Editor, WALTER LOCK, D.D., Warden of Keble College, Dean Ireland’s Professor of Exegesis in the University of Oxford. The object of each commentary is primarily exegetical, to interpret the author’s meaning to the present generation. The editors will not deal, except very subordinately, with questions of textual criticism or philology; but, taking the English text in the Revised Version as their basis, they will try to combine a hearty acceptance of critical principles with loyalty to th

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Part II.—Fiction

Adderley (Hon. and Rev. James) , Author of ‘Stephen Remarx.’ BEHOLD THE DAYS COME. Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d. Albanesi (E. Maria). SUSANNAH AND ONE OTHER. Fourth Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s. THE BLUNDER OF AN INNOCENT. Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s. CAPRICIOUS CAROLINE. Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s. LOVE AND LOUISA. Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s. PETER, A PARASITE. Cr. 8vo. 6s. THE BROWN EYES OF MARY. Third Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s. I KNOW A MAIDEN. Third Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s. Anstey (F.). Author of ‘Vice

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Methuen’s Shilling Novels

Cr. 8vo. Cloth, 1s. net. Author of ‘Miss Molly.’ THE GREAT RECONCILER. Balfour (Andrew). VENGEANCE IS MINE. TO ARMS. Baring-Gould (S.). MRS. CURGENVEN OF CURGENVEN. DOMITIA. THE FROBISHERS. CHRIS OF ALL SORTS. DARTMOOR IDYLLS. Barlow (Jane) , Author of ‘Irish Idylls.’ FROM THE EAST UNTO THE WEST. A CREEL OF IRISH STORIES. THE FOUNDING OF FORTUNES. THE LAND OF THE SHAMROCK. Barr (Robert). THE VICTORS. Bartram (George). THIRTEEN EVENINGS. Benson (E. F.) , Author of ‘Dodo.’ THE CAPSINA. Bowles (G.

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Books for Boys and Girls

Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. The Getting Well of Dorothy. By Mrs. W. K. Clifford. Second Edition. Only a Guard-Room Dog. By Edith E. Cuthell. The Doctor of the Juliet. By Harry Collingwood. Little Peter. By Lucas Malet. Second Edition. Master Rockafellar’s Voyage. By W. Clark Russell. Third Edition. The Secret of Madame de Monluc. By the Author of “Mdlle. Mori.” Syd Belton : Or, the Boy who would not go to Sea. By G. Manville Fenn. The Red Grange. By Mrs. Molesworth. A Girl of the People. By

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The Novels of Alexandre Dumas

Price 6d. Double Volumes, 1s. Acté. The Adventures of Captain Pamphile. Amaury. The Bird of Fate. The Black Tulip. The Castle of Eppstein. Catherine Blum. Cécile. The Chevalier D’Harmental. Double volume. Chicot the Jester. Being the first part of The Lady of Monsoreau. Conscience. The Convict’s Son. The Corsican Brothers; and Otho the Archer. Crop-Eared Jacquot. The Fencing Master. Fernande. Gabriel Lambert. Georges. The Great Massacre. Being the first part of Queen Margot. Henri de Navarre. Be

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Methuen’s Sixpenny Books

Albanesi (E. M.). LOVE AND LOUISA. Austen (Jane). PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Bagot (Richard). A ROMAN MYSTERY. Balfour (Andrew). BY STROKE OF SWORD. Baring-Gould (S.). FURZE BLOOM. CHEAP JACK ZITA. KITTY ALONE. URITH. THE BROOM SQUIRE. IN THE ROAR OF THE SEA. NOÉMI. A BOOK OF FAIRY TALES. Illustrated. LITTLE TU’PENNY. THE FROBISHERS. WINEFRED. Barr (Robert). JENNIE BAXTER, JOURNALIST. IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS. THE COUNTESS TEKLA. THE MUTABLE MANY. Benson (E. F.). DODO. Brontë (Charlotte). SHIRLEY. Brown

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