“We anticipate that the judicious and novel design of
such a series will meet, as it deserves, with widespread
and lasting favor; and that, with its success, juster ideas
will more generally prevail of the characteristics of the
great writers of old.”

“An admirable series.”

“The rapid extension of literature among classes who,
in the days of our forefathers, read little or nothing, makes
a superficial acquaintance with old standard books a convenience,
if not a necessity, to many already of our contemporaries.
To an old scholar, indeed, it is difficult to
understand how men can enjoy even their penny paper or
their serial tale without being, somehow or other, enabled
to catch the force of the classical allusions which now
and then struggle to adorn the very flimsiest pages.”

“Admirable in purpose, clear in arrangement and
style, and beautifully printed, the series is invaluable to
readers and students of literature and history who lack
either the leisure or knowledge requisite to pursue such
studies in the ancient tongues.”

“This is a brilliant idea of Mr. Collins; and his collaborateurs
have well discharged their duty. It is not
only the English reader who will be thankful to the authors
of this series, but all young students, who may now
grapple with portions of these great classics with more
zest and profit, after thus obtaining a comprehensive view
of the whole works, which they are compelled often to
nibble at in sublime unconsciousness of their general
purport or spirit.”

“This admirable plan is admirably executed.”