Abstract

In the 1801 edition of Goldsmith's Miscellaneous Works were collected for the first time seven essays republished from the British Magazine (July 1761-January 1763) where they appeared under the general heading, “On the Study of the Belles Lettres.” Grouped under this title these essays have been included in all subsequent editions of Goldsmith's Works and, so far as I know, only one editor—Peter Cunningham, whose opinion will be discussed presently—has decided against their authenticity.

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