. The Early Diary of Frances Burney. Edited by Annie
Raine Ellis. 2 vols. (G. Bell and Sons. 3s. 6d. per vol.)—This is " substantially a reprint" of Mrs. Rains Ellis's edition of 1889. Madame D'Arblay revised her early diaries some fifty years after they were written, and her niece, Mrs. Barrett, seems to have made further alterations in them. These changes and omissions have been, as far as possible, undone. Otherwise Mrs. Ellis's editorial work, her preface and her notes, remains unchanged. Very good it is ; she knew the time well, and could appreciate, as few have been able to do, all that was best in it. So much can be seen in her delightful story." Sylvestra," which we may take this opportunity of recommending to any one who has not yet read it. As for the "Diary" itself nothing need be said.
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