Modern literature: a novel, Volume 2 (of 3)Bisset, Robert
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Modern literature: a novel, Volume 2 (of 3)
Bisset, Robert
England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
7. A SERIES of NOVELS, from the French of Madame de GENLIS, in 4 vols.
12mo. Price 18s. boards.
“These volumes are selected from the Bibliothèque des Romans, and
contain such of that collection as were contributed by Madame de
Genlis. That much admired author is too well known, and has been too
much praised, to require another testimony from us. If the tribe of
novelists would be careful to write after nature, and keep her and
some other excellent models in their eye, we should not be reduced to
the unpleasant necessity of condemning, as we are now forced to do,
nineteen in twenty of the books that go under the title of novels.”
_Crit. Rev._
8. The RIVAL MOTHERS; or, CALUMNY: a Novel, translated trom the French
of Madame de GENLIS, in 4 large vols. 12mo. Price 18s. sewed.
“The literary reputation of Madame de Genlis is so well established,
that the public are readily disposed to anticipate pleasure from
every new production of her cultivated mind; and we have satisfaction
in acknowledging, after having perused the volume before us, that
disappointment has not superseded expectation.
The narrative of the novel is pleasing and interesting, the style of
these letters is sprightly and animated, bidding defiance to the foul
fiend Ennui.”
_Monthly Rev. Oct._ 1801.
9. FOLLIES of FASHION; a Dramatic Novel, 3 vols. Price 13s. 6d. boards.
10. SOMETHING NEW; or, ADVENTURES at CAMPBELL HOUSE; by ANN PIUMTRE,
Price 15s. boards.
11. The HISTORY of RINALDO RINALDINI, CAPTAIN of BANDITTI; translated
from the German of VULVIUS, by J. HINCKLEY, Esq. In 3 vols. Price 10s.
6d. boards.
“This celebrated history had an unexampled sale throughout Germany,
where many large editions were printed in the course of a few months.
The Adventures of Rinaldini, a real character, who lived in the
early part of the present century, are truly surprising, and almost
incredible. The author possesses all the fire and spirit of the German
writers, and if we are now and then struck with improbabilities,
bordering on fiction, we are often delighted with deeds of heroism and
courage, not unworthy of a greater name than this daring Captain of
Banditti.”
_Monthly Mirror, Nov._ 1800.
12. RIMUALDO; or, the CASTLE of BADAJOS; a Romance, by W. H. IRELAND, 4
vols. 14s. boards.
“This is by no means an uninteresting story, nor ill told; and if its
author, quitting the path of literary deception, can content himself
with the humble fame of a novel writer, his invention and industry
will entitle him to a respectable rank.”
_European Mag. Oct._ 1800.
13. ASTONISHMENT! a ROMANCE of A CENTURY AGO. By FRANCIS LATHOM, Esq.
Author of “Men and Manners,” “Mystery,” “Midnight Bell,” &c. In 2
volumes, 12mo. Price 9s. boards.
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