CHARLES PERCY WYA.TT•S POEMS.
Tins little volume is distinguished from the number of poems that are constantly appearing, in two points of view. The native powers of the author are more than respectable, and they have been carefully cultivated ; his studies have taken a wider range than those of the generality of minor poets, embracing both the old English and Spanish ballad and the varied stores of modern German poetry,—so that, although he cannot be called an original writer, his imitations are less common and obvious than those of the great majority of poetasters. In an earlier and less busy period, Mr. Wwarr would have attained reputation: at present, even the realities of life must be striking toclaiin much attention.
The contents of the volume consist of Sonnets; some pleasant imitations of old English and Spanish ballads, in which the leading incident and general sentiment and cast of thought are antique without the inartificial blemish of' obsolete words; a variety of translat;eus, chiefly. from the German, aud some miscellaneous pieces.
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