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ART 23. Canterbury Tales. Volume the Third. By Sophia and Harriet Lee. 8vo. 7s. Robinsons. 1799.
We spoke favourably of the two first volumes of these Tales, in our 12th volume, p. 306, to which the name of Harriet Lee was alone annexed. This third volume comprehends the Officer's Tale and the Clergyman's Tale, and is professedly written by two different hands; the first by Harriet, the second by Sophia, as appears by the initial letters at the conclusion of each tale. There is a neatness and simplicity in the language and sentiment of the first tale, which inclines us to prefer it. The second is very good, but protracted somewhat too much, and of a most melancholy tendency. The whole, however, forms an agreeable addition to the two former volumes, and will probably be followed by others, which we doubt not will be entitled to the same commendation of good sense, good morality, and good writing. [complete]
Provided by Julie A. Shaffer, September 1999.
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