OPINIONS OP THE PRESS

" Euglish students of French literature are indebted to Messrs. Hachette and Co. for the publication in their séries of Modem French Authors, of sélections from the prose and poetical works of Alfred de Musset. Alfred de Musset is known aa one of the most brilliant writers of the présent century, and in the sélections mada for this volume the editors bave incîuded some of his cleverest works, and hava afforded the student an opportunity of comparing his différent styles as a dramatist, novelist, and poet. " On ne Saurait Penser a Tout," and " Il faut Qu'une Porta soit Ouverte ou Fermée," are tvro of the author's most charming proverbial comédies, and Alfred de Musset never wrote anything more beautiful than tho two aoTelettes, "Croi«Ules" and " Pierre et Camille." The latter is a perfect story oa a

Frfâich model, and is instructive as well as interestlnjç, as illustrating the change whlch bas taken place since tlie tiine of the Abbtî De l'Epée in the treatment of deaf mutes. The sélection is a welcome and valaable addition to the séries. Tht Lecds Mercury.

" Mr. Masson, In his St'ections Jront Alfred de Musset, has made some Judicions extracts fiom the works of one of the most élégant lyric poets and vigorous dramatists that modem French literature eau boast." Scotsman.

" It is generally believed that Alfred de Musset's works, admirable as they are, must, on account of their character, be scrupulously excluded from the schoolroom. "We hava been tuUl that it would be impossible to m;ika from thcra a sélection both ample acd vdi icd enough to give a satisfactoiy idea of the wiiter. Young persons must, it is said, believe, on the authority of moie experienced readers, that tlie poet wlio charmed us by " L'Espoir en Uieu" was one of the greatest représentatives of contomporary FruncU literature. M. Gustave Masson lias endeavoured to show ilie fallacv of tliis ttatement by publishing a volume in wliich will be found cboice spécimens of Alfred de Musset's composition ia every style." Scliool Board Chronicle.

Vol. VII.— PONSARD, LE LION AMOUREUX. Edited by H. J. V. DE Candole, m, a., Ph.D. 1 vol. small 8vo, cloth, 28.