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Walter Scott : Antiquary, The
'I took a great pleasure in the "Antiquary", till I learnt who was the author. It is universally believed that it was written by a man of the name of Greenfield, once a popular clergyman, but whose name it is now a scandal to mention'.
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Mrs [-] Print: Book
: [Letters]
'Have you read Paul's Letters? Partial as I am to the author, I confess I was disappointed. I believe they are very just and well written, and profound; but they really are not very entertaining. A man of genius must feel sadly trammelled, methinks, when confined to matters of fact, especially of modern date. This book, however, is much admired by persons of taste and judgement; so, I suppose, it is my vicious inclination for high colouring that has destroyed my capacity for relishing plain sense'.
