fresh and pleasant to a student in the future, which the idler may enjoy now without trouble. Together with a first outline of our literature, some account of the political and social history of England should be read; and while each period is being studied, direct acquaintance should be made with one or two of its best books. Whatever examples may be chosen should be complete pieces, however short, not extracts, for we must learn from the first to recognise the unity of a true work of genius. A short Appendix gives the names and prices of a few of the books suitable for use in this way, and contains a page to be read with the chapter upon Chaucer and his time. University College, London. H. M. |