23 FEBRUARY 1867, Page 21

John Keble. By J. C. Shairp. (Edinburgh : Edmonston and

Douglas.) —This essay appeared in the North British Review, and is now re- printed, with additions. A tender and loving study of a tender and /eying writer, it would at all times be worthy of commendation. Perhaps, now that theological parties are fighting over the body of the poet, Mr. Shairp's little volume may act the part of a peacemaker.