Mark Lemon-First Editor of
Punch
By Arthur A. Adrian,
Western Reserve University.
This biography of Mark
Lemon (1809-70) contains not only the story of his life and of a pioneer
effort in journalism, but also brings many aspects of the Victorian era
into sharp focus. Professor Adrian concentrates on those aspects of the
Punch
story which reveal Lemon's gifts as an editor. Detailed descriptions
of Lemon, his many influential friends and co-workers and their diverse
interests serve to convey
to
the reader the energetic attitude which char–
acterized so many Victorians.
Illustrated.
$8.00
The Complete Poems of Thomas Gray
English, Latin and Greek
Edited by Herbert Willmarth Starr and John
Raym~nd
Hendrickson,
both of Temple University, Philadelphia.
This edition is the first to con–
tain all of Gray's verse and to include literal translations of all the Latin
and Greek poems. The texts have been established by collation of holo–
graph manuscripts, early printed versions, manuscripts of Gray's con–
temporaries, and revisions in Gray's correspondence. Translations of three
Norse and Welsh poems are published for the first time according to
Gray's manuscript. 1
halftone. (Oxford English Texts)
$8.00
The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Volume II: 1721-1751
Edited by Robert Halsband,
Columbia University.
This second volume of
Lady Mary's complete letters contains two important correspondences
never before published. The first set of these, to Francesco Algarotti, re–
veals her infatuation with this young man, and explains why she spent
virtually all of the rest of her life abroad. Also included are letters from
Lord Hervey, Lady Mary's rival for Algarotti's affections. The other new
correspondence is that with Madame Michiel, a Venetian lady who was one
Df Lady Mary's close friends. In reviewing the first volume, the
Johnsonian
News Letter
said: "The work seems to us a model of the way these
wonderful letters ... should be presented." 8
plates.
$13.45
Rilke and France
A Study in Poetic Development
By K.A.J. Batterby. Maintaining that the key to an examination of
Rilke's poetry is language, rather than philosophy or thematic content,
Dr. Batterby traces the development of Rilke's use of language, his verbal
technique and resources through several stages. This investigation is based
largely on the conviction that France, with its cultural climate, linguistic
discipline, and the various artistic influences which Rilke experienced there,
was the most decisive factor in the development of his poetic style.
(Oxford Modern Language and Literature Monographs)
$4.80
Oxford University Press
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