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that he may realise the true significance of its scope, and properly understand its design. This may occasionally be the case; but if there be any virtue in the words of the German poet—
Wer den Dichter will verstehen,
Muss in Dichter's Lande gehen,
I would plead that the present is an instance in which something besides language may help lead to a right interpretation of the author, and to an appreciation of his theme.
N. E.
- Oriental Club,
- 25th March, 1895.
