“The work was written ten years ago, and was address to a popular audience. Ten years have not been without their influence on. The historian; and moreover, the success of the work has so greatly exceeded any thing that could reasonably have been anticipated- not only in respect to sale, but in the directions of its influence –that on undertaking this Library Edition I felt the necessity of modifying both the aim and scope of the work. A graver audience was ...
The Principles of Success in Literature, in the belief that if a clear recognition of the principles which underlie all successful writing could once be gained, it would be no inconsiderable help to many a young and thoughtful mind. It is necessary to guard against a misconception of author's object, and to explain that he hope to furnish nothing more than help and encouragement? There is help to be gained from a clear understanding of the conditions of success; ...