"A curious modern note begins to be apparent at this period. There is a sharper spirit of criticism, a more searching interest in men's affairs and a less child Iike whin and a less complacent acceptance, of the established order. The vogue the romance, though it has by no means gone, is being superseded by the more acute spirit of drama, which even at this early time is faintly foreshadowed.
Another more modern feature that at one strikes the observer is that the age of anonymity is passing away. Though many of the tests still lack authors, the greater number of books can definitely ascribed. Moreover, we have for the first time a figure of outstanding literary importance, who gives to the age the form and pressure of his genius.’’

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