16 ANCIENT CLASSICS FOR ENGLISH READERS. 
XIV.-ARISTOPHANES. 
By THE EDITOR. 
‘(In the excellent ‘Ancient Classics for English Readers’ no single 
volume has been better done than ‘Aristophanes’ by the Rey. W. 
Lucas Collins, who edits the whole of the Series. He has made liberal 
use of Mr Hookham Frere’s translation of the Comedies, and has 
occasionally ventured, with no meagre success, on versions of passages 
of which Mr Frere seems to have failed to bring out the full meaning, 
Some of those who are already familiar with the Plays of Aristophanes 
may, here and there, be inclined to cavil at Mr Collins’ dicta—as, for 
instance, where he estimates ‘The Wasps’ at a lower level than its 
companions, but on the whole there has been no'work yet published 
which brings the great Greek comedian better within the comprehen- 
sion of the average Englishman. As a mere literary treat this volume 
is dirt cheap at half-a-crown, and, as we have said, we incline to rank 
it among the very best of the marvellous series for which they who are 
not Classical scholars, and some who have half forgotten their College 
lore, have to thank the publishers of Maga.’-—Standard, Oct. 21. 
XV.—HESIOD AND THEOGNIS. 
By the Rev. J. Davis, M.A. 
‘«Tf all the other works of this series are written with the same ability 
as ‘ Hesiod,’ and ‘ Theognis,’ a very valuable addition, in an unpretend- 
ing form, will have been made to the literature of the country.” —Satur- 
day Review, Fan, 18, 
XVIL—PLAUTUS AND TERENCE. 
By THE EDITOR. 
‘‘One of the very best of this admirable series that has yet come 
under our notice. For the first time, indeed, the true meaning and 
purpose of the works of the two oldest Latin dramatists are thoroughly 
investigated, whilst the elegance of their phraseology and the unity of 
their design are equally exemplified.” —Bel/'s Weekly Messenger. 
XVIL—-TACITUS. 
By W. B. Donne. 
‘Mr Donne's sketch of the life and writings of Tacitus is worthy of 
the excellent series of ‘Ancient Classics’ to which it belongs. It is 
evident that Mr Donne has studied his author deeply and thoroughly, 
at once recognising his defects and appreciating his merits. The little 
work before us is a brief but perspicuous summary of the works of the 
great historian, calculated not only to interest the English readers, for 
whom it is primarily intended, but also to assist the student who is 
anxious to make himself acquainted with the history of the first century 
after Christ. . . . We anticipate for the work a great success."— 
Atheneum. 
XVIIL—-LUCIAN. 
By THE EDITOR. 
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