XIV OPINIONS ON THE FIRST EDITION

of the language, from the âge of Louis XIV. to the présent time. A more judicious mode of communicating a knowledge of the genius of the language could not hâve been adopted ; and the manner in which the author has selected, as well as arranged, the various extracts, and the learning and sound taste he displays in his notes and illustrations, render this a work which is likely to hâve a wide and continued circulation, as it must certainly hâve an extensive and bénéficiai influence." — Tyne Mercury.

" In the Répertoire littéraire there is ample évidence that M. Delille seeks no less to render the grammatical construction of the language familiar to his pupils, than to imbue them at the same time with a correct appréciation of the style of thought and expression of the best French authors. . . .We can promise every pupil who uses the Répertoire abundant amusement. . . .The notes make the work most complète, and will save a ' world of trouble* to teachers." — Kent Herald.