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MONTEZUMA.
Montezuma, the last of the Aztecs. An Historical Romance
on the conquest of Mexico. By Edward Maturin. 2
vols., 12mo. Paper, $1 00; Cloth, $1 50.
“Mr. Maturin in making choice of scene and character, has evinced that
self-reliance of true genius, with unmistakable evidences of which the work
abounds. To the magnificent episode of the `Curse of Quetzalcotal,' we adverted
in the last number; and reading it over again in connection with
the Romance, we are struck with the power of its execution.”
—Knickerbocker.
“This work alone will stamp the author not only as an accomplished scholar
but a man of genius. We would rather be the author of `Montezuma,' than
of half James's Novels.”
—Vindicator.
“Montezuma is a book that will be read universally; it has the indelible
impress of genius.”
—Columbian Magazine.
“This is really work of genius—we hail it with pleasure, and gladly
commend it to our readers, who will have an unusual treat in its persual,
and no doubt ask for more of the same.”
—Evening Mirror.
“The name of the author alone ought to sell this book. The romantic
tone of his father's mind seems to have descended in undiminished fervor
to Mr. Maturin, and his last of the Aztecs, is richly steeped in its poetic
hue.”
—Hoffman's Excelsior.
“It has features of strong interest, and will be widely read with general
admiration.”
—Courier and Enquirer.
“This is a powerful work, and one of genius—worthy the reading of
every lover of poetic mind, a vivid imagination, and cultivated scholarship.
It will find its way, and we are mistaken if it becomes not much talked of,
much thought of, and much and well read.”
—Tribune.
“We have read it with delight.”
—U. S. Gazette.
“This is a Romance of uncommon power and deep interest. The young
author is a son of the celebrated author of Bertram, universally regarded as
one of the finest productions of modern times. This fact entitles the son to a
generous and candid hearing. His romance has now been some weeks before
the public, and it has met with almost universal favor. It is worthy of
longer, more careful and critical notice than our daily press can give any
book, in the rush of public affairs; nor have we yet seen in any quarter
any very minute criticism of Montezuma. We shall endeavor to furnish
ourselves at no distant period. There is no haste about such books; this,
particularly, is one that cannot be borne down to oblivion by the impetuous
tide of cheap literature. It is a work which wakes up passion in the soul
of every reader; no man who reads it can forget it; one year or ten years
will not blot its finely drawn scenes from the memory. They will live in
the recollection, as Walter Scott's battle pieces, and Cooper's sea fights
live in the memories of the millions who have read them.
“To those of our readers who have ever felt that they could repose confidence
in our literary judgment, we warmly recommend Montezuma, as one
of the most brilliant and powerful historical romances ever written in this
country.”
—National Press.
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