 | W. Massie - 1833 - 234 страници
...most entertaining fictions we have met with for a long time ; the idea is very original, and brought into play with a lively air of truth, which gives...there is a deep and thrilling touch of pathos, which \ve feel not a bit the less acutely, because the trouble and wo of the parties have originated in the... | |
 | 1833 - 388 страници
...extravagance and buffoonery, are kept with great judgment on the right side of the line. Occasionally there ia a deep and thrilling touch of pathos which we feel...not a bit the less acutely, because the trouble and woe of the parties have originated in the familiar and somewhat laughable act of pulling an ear. None... | |
 | W. Massie - 1833 - 240 страници
...most entertaining fictions we have met with for a long time ; the idea in very original, and brought into play with a lively air of truth, which gives a dramatic reality even to the supernatural."—Literary Gazette. '* The adventures follow each other with delightful rapidity and... | |
 | Frederick Marryat - 1834 - 234 страници
...most entertaining fictions we have met with for a long time ; the idea is very original, and brought into play with a lively air of truth, which gives...delightful rapidity and variety ; occasionally there IB a deep and thrilling touch of pathos, which we feel not a bit the less acutely, because the trouble... | |
 | Old Sailor - 1835 - 216 страници
...most entertaining fictions we have met with for a long time; the idea is very original, and brought into play with a lively air of truth, which gives a dramatic reality even to the supernatural."—Literary Gazette. " The adventures follow each other with delightful rapidity and... | |
 | Richard Sharp - 1835 - 238 страници
...most entertaining fictions we have met with for a long time ; the idea is very original, and brought into play with a lively air of truth, which gives a dramatic reality even to the nu. pernatural."— Literary Gazette. " The adventures follow each other with delightful rapidity and... | |
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The adventures follow each other with delightful rapidity and variety ; occasionally there is a deep and thrilling touch of pathos, which we feel not a bit the less acutely, because the trouble and wo of the parties have originated in the familiar and... 