Curiosities of Literature, by J. Disraeli, illustrated by Bak Corney,
Esq. When we were favoured with a copy of this se. lume printed for private circulation, we intimated a wish* that it had been given to the world. The reply of Mr. D'Iseeeencalled the Illustrator Illustrated, (which never reached us,) has note].
together decided the critic to reprint his jeu desprit, but detee mined the balance already equipoised; although lie says that Me. DisRAELI has " omitted to illustrate the only instances of oves sight which have been pointed out to me, and that his laboun have not required me to suppress one line."
In this second edition of a book distinguished by learning, acts men, and much satirical neatness of exposure, with a liveliness of manner which renders the dryness of literary proof agreeable, many additions have been made to the thirty articles or esaaysef which the volume consisted. To each is appended a note, referring to and answering the remarks of D'Isiteeses pamphlet upon fie particular article; whilst the general weak points both of the man snd his works are embodied in a fresh paper, called "Ideas on Controversy." As we observed on the private edition, this book is not likely to be attractive to the mob of readers; but for bring- ing it under their notice, we shall receive the thanks of those who admire a cool exposure of error, not so much crushing as splinter. ing.
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