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5 Life of Jane Austen. By Goldwin Smith. W ' 



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failures, and of the scope of his genius." Scottish Leader. 



Life of Charlotte Bronte. By A. Birrell. 



" Those who know much of Charlotte Bronte will learn more, and those 

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 Mr. Birrell's pleasant book." St. James's Gazette. 



Life of Browning. By William Sharp. < 



" This little volume is a model of excellent English, and in every respect 

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