Dr. Holmes has written one of the most delightful biographies that has ever appeared. Every page sparkles with genius. His criticisms are trenchant, his analysis clear, his sense of proportion delicate, and his sympathies broad and deep.--_Philadelphia Press._ A biography of Emerson by Holmes is a real event in American Literature.--_Standard_ (Chicago). “EDGAR ALLAN POE.” Mr. Woodberry has contrived with vast labor to construct what must hereafter be called the authoritative biography of Poe, a biography which corrects all others, supplements all others, and supersedes all others.--_The Critic_ (New York). The best life of Poe that has yet been written, and no better one is likely to be written hereafter. This is high praise, but it is deserved. Mr. Woodberry has spared no pains in exploring sources of information; he has shown rare judgment and discretion in the interpretation of what he has found.--_Commercial Advertiser_ (New York). “NATHANIEL PARKER WILLIS.” Prof. Beers has done his work sympathetically yet candidly and fairly and in a philosophic manner, indicating the status occupied by Willis in the republic of letters, and sketching graphically his literary environment and the main springs of his success. It is one of the best books of an excellent series.--_Buffalo Times._ “BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.” One of the most interesting and instructive volumes of the series, overflowing with instructive matter concerning the Bostonian whose name is so closely identified with the history of Philadelphia, and, indeed, with that of the whole country as it existed in his day. The pictures which are given of the momentous period in which he lived are full of vigor, and betray an astonishing amount of research in many directions. The simplicity of style and the critical ability so abundantly displayed make the work very fascinating reading throughout. The estimate of Franklin’s character, ability, and attainments is a very just one.--_Boston Gazette._ ⁂ _For sale by all Booksellers. Sent, post-paid, on receipt of price by the Publishers_, HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY, BOSTON AND NEW YORK.