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Messrs. Methuen's List
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W. M. Dixon. A PRIMER OF TENNYSON. By W. M. Dixon, M. A., Professor of English Literature at Mason College. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.

'Much sound and well-expressed criticism and acute literary judgments. The bibliography is a boon.'—Speaker.

'No better estimate of the late Laureate's work has yet been published. His sketch of Tennyson's life contains everything essential; his bibliography is full and concise: his literary criticism is most interesting.'—Glasgow Herald.

W. A. Craigie. A PRIMER OF BURNS. By W. A. Craigie. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.

This book is planned on a method similar to the 'Primer of Tennyson.' It has also a glossary.

'A valuable addition to the literature of the poet.'—Times.

'An excellent short account.'—Pall Mall Gazette.

'An admirable introduction.'—Globe.

L. Whibley. GREEK OLIGARCHIES: THEIR ORGANISATION AND CHARACTER. By L. Whibley, M. A., Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'An exceedingly useful handbook: a careful and well-arranged study of an obscure subject.'—Times.

'Mr. Whibley is never tedious or pedantic.'—Pall Mall Gazette.

W. B. Worsfold. SOUTH AFRICA: Its History and its Future. By W. Basil Worsfold, M. A. With a Map. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'An intensely interesting book.'—Daily Chronicle.

'A monumental work compressed into a very moderate compass.'—World.

C. H. Pearson. ESSAYS AND CRITICAL REVIEWS. By C. H. Pearson, M. A., Author of 'National Life and Character.' Edited, with a Biographical Sketch, by H. A. Strong, M. A., Ll. D, With a Portrait. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d.

'These fine essays illustrate the great breadth of his historical and literary sympathies and the remarkable variety of his intellectual interests.'—Glasgow Herald.

'Remarkable for careful handling, breadth of view, and thorough knowledge.'—Scotsman.

'Charming essays.'—Spectator.

L. F. Price. ECONOMIC SCIENCE AND PRACTICE. By L. F. Price, M. A., Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. Crown 8vo. 6s.

This book consists of a number of Studies in Economics and Industrial and Social Problems.

'The book is well written, giving evidence of considerable literary ability, and clear mental grasp of the subject under consideration.'—Western Morning-News.

C. F. Andrews. CHRISTIANITY AND THE LABOUR QUESTION. By C. F. Andrews, B. A. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.

'A bold and scholarly survey of the principle and motive which have shaped and determined the conflicts of Labour.'—Speaker.

Ouida. VIEWS AND OPINIONS. By Ouida. Crown 8vo. Second Edition. 6s.

'Ouida is outspoken, and the reader of this book will not have a dull moment. The book is full of variety, and sparkles with entertaining matter.'—Speaker.