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 ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 5 1 . . . Schopenhauer is commonly ranked among the few philosophers, in cluding our own Berkeley, who possess a literary style. The aphorisms give an excellent sample of this style. By their very form they exhibit at its best Schopenhauer s characteristic manner his directness, his momentum, his brevity. . . . Even in point of substance, it contains many a keen observation, and enforces unpalatable, but eminently wholesome truths. . . . Nor do we remember to have met with a finer plea, on the whole, for that inner self-culture which is the great and unfailing condition of human happiness.&quot; Athenaum. &quot; It was a happy thought which inspired Mr. Saunders to translate some of Schopenhauer s minor essays. He has succeeded in a remark able degree in retaining the pungent flavour of the original, and at the same time in dressing his dish for the English palate.&quot; Academy. 3. RELIGION: a Dialogue, and other Essays. By ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER. Selected and Translated by T. BAILEY SAUNDERS, M. A. Fourth and Enlarged Edition, &quot; In this modest volume we have a selection of very readable essays from the writings of the famous pessimistic philosopher, clothed in good, intelligible English.&quot; Literary World. &quot;There is no doubt either as to the public interest taken in Schopen hauer, or as to the services rendered to his memory by Mr. Saunders. This is a very handy and useful little book.&quot; Spectator. 4, THE ART OF LITERATURE. A Series of Essays. By ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER. Selected and Translated by T. BAILEY SAUNDERS. Third Edition. &quot; Mr. Saunders has fitly brought his Schopenhauer series to a close with a group of essays on literature. The essays on authorship, style, criticism and genius are among the most attractive and suggestive of his writing.&quot; Athenceuin. &quot; This final instalment on the art of literature exhibits the sage at