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The Woman of Genius. 3 vols. 8vo. Longman.
Of The Woman of Genius it would scarcely be possible to speak too highly. The sentiments are beautifully just, the style nervous and eloquent, the characters admirably delineated, and the whole book most interesting; and we cannot sufficiently commend that just taste, as well as true piety, whereby Edith is led to seek her consolations and highest enjoyments in Christianity. The religion of this beautiful work is admirably managed, if we may be allowed the expression; it is evident throughout the volumes, but never obtruded excepting in the solitary case of the heroine explaining her own character and disposition, pursuits and pleasures, to a very intimate friend; then it comes from her lips both naturally and beautifully. We would willingly make extracts in support of our assertions, but that we should be at a loss in selecting the best specimen from that which is so excellent throughout; we therefore refer our readers to The Woman of Genius herself, recommending to the young more especially the admirable self-respect of the heroine. [complete]
Provided by Julie A. Shaffer, September 1999.
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