The first of May: a new version of a celebrated modern ballad

The first of May: a new version of a celebrated modern ballad - sixth edition

The charm of this pretty rural tale is, that it gives a faithful picture of life and manners in an English country parish in our own times. It bears that stamp of historical value which Jeffrey praised in the novels of Fielding. To those at a distance from such scenes, to the dwellers in great towns, for instance, or to Scotch cousins or American friends, or to any who wish to know what goes on in English Village Life in the days of Queen Victoria, we would say, amongst other books, read Miss Drurys tale of Eastbury. Another book, still nearer to the elaboration of the novel in its analysis of society, its development of character, and its conversational vivacitya book of singular moral beauty united with artistic skillmay be added to our little catalogue. It is called Eastburyand is also the production of a lady. There is a great deal of quiet but constant action in this booknot merely outward movement, but mental emotion; it is strewn over with pictures of country life and scenery painted in with remarkable minuteness and effect; the characters that pass across the scene are people we all know perfectly well, and are sure to remember when we meet them again; and with a strong tinge of sincere religious feeling all through, it displays an intimate knowledge of particular phases of the world, which it pourtrays without the least tendency to that sort of pious affectation which so often destroys the efficacy of the religious novel. This may be said to be a religious novel in its spirit, which is sweet and full of goodness; in all else it paints society as we see it around us..... From the Article Little Books with Large Aims. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 65625
Author: Drury, Anna H. (Anna Harriet)
Release Date: Jun 16, 2021
Format: eBook
Language: English